A combined investment of more than $1 million from FedDev Ontario to support new opportunities for Francophone talent across southern Ontario.

On September 22, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty to the owner of an unnamed vessel located in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.

Parks and green spaces are an important part of a healthy urban environment. The federal government is partnering with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) to invest a combined total of $220,000 to plant trees, enhance the quality of parks and restore green spaces.

Competition in uncertain times - Remarks by Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition. 2025 International Bar Association Annual Conference - November 4, 2025. Toronto, Ontario

Today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, launched the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge under Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency.

Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language increases your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) by gaining you up to 62 points […]

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I have nothing but my heart, and I have given it long ago to my country.' These were among Louis Riel's final words, spoken 140 years ago today.

The Government of Canada announces its intent to invest up to $5.45 million towards the growth of the Northern Super League at the NSL Final in Toronto

Finding a family doctor is a key part of settling down in Canada for many newcomers, as having one can greatly improve short-term and long-term health. In Canada, a family doctor is your main point of contact when it comes to your health, and you will need one to access most non-emergency healthcare. Subscribe and […]

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The most recent processing times for various application types have been made available by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the month of November. Most significantly, processing times for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) applications have increased by nearly 185% when compared to a month and a half ago. In addition, processing times for Canadian […]

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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has suspended its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, effective immediately, citing systematic misrepresentation. Current applicants under the Skilled Trades Stream will no longer be able to pursue a provincial nomination through this pathway. The province will stop accepting new applications to the Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream and return […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services occupations category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]

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On November 11, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.

Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks at the Mitacs Innovation Awards ceremony.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.

On November 13, 2025, Patrick Tara Pearsall, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are introducing a new pilot program that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices while saving money.

If you plan to visit Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you may be turned away if you have a criminal record. If you’re not a Canadian citizen, any criminal history—recent or old, resolved or pending—can make you criminally inadmissible to Canada. For World Cup fans, this can mean months, or even years, of […]

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Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are central to creating a safer, stronger future for all Canadians. Today, CAF members and their families are seeing meaningful progress in recognizing their service.

The Honourable Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement to support helping businesses attract bilingual talent and create inclusive economic opportunities across southern Ontario.

Freshwater stewardship is critical for Canada’s environment, economy and people, and it begins at the local level.

This week, Newfoundland and Labrador held another round of invitations across two of its provincial immigration pathways. A total of 330 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were extended across the NLPNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for Express Entry-aligned PNP streams Draw summary The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) distributed the […]

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We have gathered here to discuss connectivity in our rural and remote communities and how we define it. I look forward to discussing how we can work together to achieve our shared goal of full connectivity for all Canadians – especially in our traditionally underserved communities in rural, remote and Indigenous areas.

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, issued the following statement:

Over the last two days, federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for tourism met in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the 2025 Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM) meeting.