Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.
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Secretary of State Sarai highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country
Today, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal entity that will build affordable housing at scale.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montreal
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and Quebec Lieutenant, Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Housing, Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Mayor of the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, and the two co-chairs of GALOPH, Janie Béïque and Pierre Boivin.
Sean Fraser highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.
Alberta invites over 1,300 candidates in September provincial immigration draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a total of seven draws over the course of September. Invitations were extended to candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to help alleviate workforce shortages in high-demand sectors and occupations. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws Between Sept. 2 and Sept. 10, […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador issues more than 300 invitations to apply for provincial immigration
This week, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its ninth selection round of the year, inviting candidates through two provincial immigration programs. In total, 353 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results […]
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Escape from Saskatchewan Penitentiary
On September 13, 2025, during the 9:30 p.m. count, staff members at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution, discovered that Donald Buchanan was not accounted for.
Government of Canada senior official to provide technical briefing on Canadaâs new governmentâs upcoming housing announcement
Media are invited to a virtual briefing by a senior government official on the Prime Minister’s upcoming housing announcement. Information provided at the technical briefing is for attribution to senior officials. Video and audio recording of the briefing for the purpose of broadcast is prohibited.
Important Housing Announcement
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert.
Important Housing Announcement
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender, Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville.
Important Housing Announcement
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development and Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Member of Parliament for South Surrey-White Rock, and Tyrel Sutton, Senior Vice President of Western Canada at Flynn Canada Ltd.
Important Housing Announcement
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Which draws does the PEI PNP have planned?
Unlike most other Canadian immigration programs, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has a publicly posted schedule of planned draws throughout the year. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams What is the PEI PNP schedule? The PEI PNP schedule for Expression of Interest (EOI) draws has four more planned for 2025: […]
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Minister Sidhu concludes visit to Alberta
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, was in Edmonton, Alberta, this week to meet with business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Canada Employment Insurance Commission sets the 2026 Employment Insurance premium rate
Today, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission announced that it has set the 2026 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.28 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. The 2026 rate is a one-cent decrease from the 2025 rate and a three-cent decrease from the 2024 rate. The rate is set based on the 2026 Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance Premium Rate and its addendum, which were made available today, as well as the Commission’s summary of the reports.
Indigenous-Owned Wind Power Strengthens Energy Security in the North
Today, Parliamentary Secretary Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, announced $13.5 million in new federal funding for the Kluane N’tsi Wind Energy Project, located between the communities of Burwash Landing and Destruction Bay, in Yukon. These new funds bring the total federal funding for this project to $16.5 million.
G7 Finance Ministers discuss options to increase pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, chaired a meeting of G7 Finance Ministers to discuss further measures to increase pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
Reducing barriers to equity in Canadaâs trucking industry
Canada’s economy depends on strong trade and reliable exchange, and Canada’s truckers are at the heart of that connection. As supply chains adapt to new challenges and opportunities, it is more important than ever to recognize and support the workers who keep our economy moving safely and efficiently across the country.
Backgrounder: Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity â Ongoing projects
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity is a grants and contributions program that provides $3 million per fiscal year to projects aimed at improving representation of designated groups—women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities—in areas of low representation through partnerships and industry-tailored strategies. It is designed to support employers subject to the Employment Equity Act in reducing barriers to equity in their workplace.
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons will speak about fall sitting
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will speak about the return of the House of Commons.
Change of Command Ceremony Kent Institution in the Pacific RegionÂ
On September 10, 2025, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Kent Institution in the Pacific Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Jordan Quaroni, to the incoming Warden Jeff Holliday.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Mountain Institution
On September 9, 2025, correctional officers at Mountain Institution, a medium security federal institution, intercepted a visitor who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution.
G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repression and Other Malign Activities
Today, members of the G7 RRM (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, New Zealand) issued the following statement:
Minister Guilbeault announces appointment of Lise Moreau as Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission
Lise Moreau is appointed as Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission for a term of three years.
New wastewater treatment facility coming to Prince Rupert
New wastewater infrastructure will provide essential sewage treatment in Prince Rupert after a joint investment of more than $5.4 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.