The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark the International Day for People of African Descent
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Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre â Section 81
On August 30, 2025, at 2:09 p.m., Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, reported that Tyrrel Bigchild escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Edmonton, AB.
More than half of healthcare workers have been getting Canadian PR
Over half (58%) of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the healthcare sector from 2000 to 2022 have obtained permanent residence (PR) in Canada, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. This included 57% of Indian healthcare workers and 77% of Filipino healthcare workers throughout this period. More than 25% of these temporary workers had […]
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Minister Freeland to hold news conference following the Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit
Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will host a Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit to unlock more opportunities, build a reliable domestic market for our producers and manufacturers, and encourage industry collaboration.
Canada Issues Tree Planting Update
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program has agreements to plant nearly one billion trees since the program’s launch in 2021.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton
Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Alberta with the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, the Honourable Dan Williams, Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, and the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton.
Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Crews winding down operations in British Columbia
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations in British Columbia are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service, and will close on the following dates:
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for the International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 10:00 p.m. for International Overdose Awareness Day.
Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Crews winding down operations in Ontario
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Ontario are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service, and the following stations will close on September 3, 2025.
Government of Canada to announce major investment in youth mental health research
Government of Canada to announce major investment in youth mental health research
Government of Canada to invest in education and job supports for youth
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Toronto to announce funding for youth to make sure the next generation is ready to lead and succeed in the economy of the future.
Canadian Coast Guard winds down Inshore Rescue Boat operations for the season in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.
Supporting communities to prevent and reduce the impacts of substance use on youth
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). The program helps communities across Canada create tailored approaches to substance use prevention based on their specific needs.
Government of Canada announces support for Prairie businesses facing trade challenges
Regional Tariff Response Initiative helps businesses respond, adapt, and compete amid shifting market conditions
Support for Community Projects to Prevent and Reduce Youth Substance Use-Related Harms Among Youth
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). The program helps communities across Canada create tailored approaches to substance use prevention based on their specific needs.
Getting an ITA through Express Entry over age 40 without a provincial nomination
Even without a provincial nomination, it’s possible for foreign nationals aged 40 and older to get permanent residence through the Express Entry system. If you’re a foreign national aged 40+ and not a good PNP candidate, you can still get PR through a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw or category-based draw, provided that you have […]
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Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses tackle trade challenges
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative will help businesses respond, adapt, and compete amid shifting market conditions
Backgrounder: Investing across Prince Edward Island to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.75 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 57 communities across Prince Edward Island in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
Investing across Prince Edward Island to build safe and strong communitiesÂ
The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.75 million to invest in priority infrastructure projects that will support stronger and more connected communities in Prince Edward Island.
Strengthening Canada Through Space Science and Discovery
By fostering international collaboration and ensuring Canadian access to world class space missions, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is advancing scientific excellence and helping build a stronger, more innovative Canada.
Minister Joly highlights results of the fifth annual Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the following statement regarding the publication of the 2024 Corporations Canada diversity disclosure report
Statement by Secretary of State van Koeverden on the Future of Sport in Canada Commissionâs preliminary report
The Government of Canada welcomes the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s preliminary report.
Statement from the Minister of Health on International Overdose Awareness Day
Sunday is International Overdose Awareness Day – a time to remember the many lives lost to the overdose crisis, and its impacts on families and communities across Canada.
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade to host a Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit
Canada’s ferry services, railways, and steel and aluminum industries are engines of our economy. They connect our communities, create high-paying jobs, and build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
15th edition of NFBâs Hothouse program now online. Discover bold new animation from across Canada at nfb.ca
Beginning today, six eclectic animated shorts from the 15th edition of the National Film Board of Canada’s Hothouse program for emerging animators are available worldwide on NFB platforms.