The Government of Canada provides more than $43 million to Saskatchewan

The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Foreign trained schoolteachers, early childhood educators, and other professionals in education are now eligible for category-based draws under Express Entry, offering these foreign nationals a new pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) added a new category under the Express Entry system for education occupations, which […]

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By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada reiterated its commitment to maintain liquid foreign reserves at or above three per cent of nominal gross domestic product.

The overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system, as both victims and offenders, is a serious and complex issue rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement:

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, will announce a Government of Canada investment to attract skilled newcomers to fill employment gaps in small and rural communities in Northeastern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

No child should go to school hungry. And in the Yukon, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide access to nutritious meals that can positively affect the health, well being, and overall success of kids in the classroom. They also save families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Two provinces have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for nomination through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Manitoba issued letters of advice to apply under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Meanwhile, Alberta conducted multiple immigration draws over the last few weeks. Most recently, it […]

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The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced $272.1 million in new funding for 14 projects in Bangladesh and the Indo-Pacific region.

Canada and Bangladesh are steadfast partners working to advance mutual priorities and strengthen global sustainable development. This multifaceted partnership shares the united goals of gender parity, education and tackling climate change. Canada’s commitment to global partnerships will strengthen inclusion, reduce poverty and contribute to prosperity for Canadians.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, today issued the following statement in response to China’s announcement of tariffs against Canadian agricultural, fish and seafood products.

Today, Chief Wilfred King of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that the First Nation and Canada have reached a financial settlement to address the First Nation’s Treaty Reserve Claim against Canada. This settlement is an important step to promote reconciliation and renew the Nation-to-Nation relationship.

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree; the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Jeremy Tunraluk; and the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, signed an Implementation Contract (the Contract) under the Nunavut Agreement for the next 10 years – this milestone Contract will positively impact Nunavut Inuit and provide support for a self-determined future.

On March 8, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in purple from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Yesterday, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Honourable Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, met with their colleagues, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture, as part of ongoing discussions related to the impacts and potential responses to unjustified tariffs being implemented by the United States.

Today, Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced a proposed financial settlement to resolve the Mississaugas of the Credit’s Rouge River Valley Tract Claim.

This year’s theme is: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. Many women in Canada continue to experience barriers to care and health inequalities that limit their access to essential health services. To break down these barriers and improve access to health care—like breast cancer screening and affordable and accessible birth control options—we must adopt solutions that reflect the diverse needs of people in Canada.

Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced the following appointments in the transportation sector.

Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, welcomed the appointment of Jonathan Goldbloom as the Chairperson of VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) effective April 12, 2025, for a term of five years.

From February 28 to March 7, 2025, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, led a series of substantive discussions with Canadian industry leaders to drive forward Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

Today, the Parliamentary Secretary Lisa Hepfner, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $8.2 million for 9 projects aimed at breaking down systemic barriers and enhancing women's economic participation and success in Canada.

omen and Gender Equality Canada will provide up to $8.2 million for nine organizations across Canada through the Women’s Program.