The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that the federal government will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, a critical service for Canadians in distress.

Henley & Partners just released their latest global passport rankings, and the Canadian passport continues to place among the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. The Henley Passport Index listed Canada as coming in eighth out of nearly 200 passports, offering visa-free travel to 181 destinations. Canada once again ranks ahead of the US passport, […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not be updating its current list of educational programs that are eligible for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) in 2026. IRCC confirmed the freeze in a website update posted on January 15, 2026. That means that no fields of study will be added or removed for the rest […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications—and wait times have declined for many. Most notably, wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program submissions has finally decreased (by four months), and Parent and Grandparent Program applications (to settle outside Quebec) saw a three-month drop in […]

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On January 15, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced about $7.1 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative to fund 80 projects that will support climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, community-wide climate risk assessments, and more in several municipalities across Canada.

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Mayor Danny Breen, Board Member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced about $7.1 million in investments through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative.

The Government of Canada invests in a national training program that supports professional development of Indigenous artists

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, during his visit to the Gulf with a Canadian delegation of high-level business leaders

Reliable community infrastructure is essential to building safe housing and supporting long-term growth. At Semiahmoo First Nation, targeted infrastructure investments are laying the groundwork for new housing that will allow more members to live in their home community.

The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, welcomed a strategic investment of up to US$65 million (approximately C$89.6 million) by the Canada Growth Fund in Mangrove Water Technologies Inc. (“Mangrove Lithium”), as part of a US$85 million structured financing package with BMW i Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Government of Canada to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet in Saskatchewan

(Fort Erie, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 42 kg of suspected heroin from a tractor trailer attempting to enter Canada at the Peace Bridge port of entry from Buffalo into Fort Erie.

On January 17, at earliest, in preparation for the launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA plans to begin rolling out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The timing of the rollout is subject to change.

If you’re in Canada with a valid work status, you may be able to apply for a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) even if your employer doesn’t have a positive or neutral Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in hand. This can be helpful if your work status is set to expire […]

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Today, the CRTC is taking action to make it easier for Canadians to find information about Internet and cellphone services available in their area.

Working in certain occupations for as little as six months can greatly increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) To access these benefits, candidates must gain work experience in one of the occupations contained in Express Entry’s categories and wait for an eligible draw to be selected for […]

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Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi announces funding for arts and culture organizations in Ottawa

The world is rapidly changing, and Canada’s economy faces a hinge moment as the global trading system is rewired. Our future prosperity depends on building resiliency at home. To succeed, Canada must transform our economy from one reliant on a single trading partner, to one that is stronger and more robust. The Government of Canada is strengthening domestic industries, supporting Canadian workers, and building a resilient, diversified economy to make Canada its own best customer.

Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billions January 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has been allocated 282 nomination slots for 2026, and will open its first intake period on January 19. Many of the YNP’s 2026 priorities mirror those set by the territory in 2025, with some notable additions. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The Yukon is the third Canadian jurisdiction […]

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Members of the media are invited to an echo infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Evan Soloman, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, along with Hardeep Singh Grewal, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Alejandra Bravo, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 9—Davenport and member of the Toronto Transit Commission Board, Mandeep Lali, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission, and Souheil Abihanna, President of Alstom Canada.

On January 13, 2026, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding with His Excellency Mr. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, to enhance cooperation in the field of mineral resources. This agreement will promote trade and investment across critical mineral value chains, foster knowledge sharing and support bilateral efforts to secure sustainable supply chains.

National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture will explore the opportunities that AI brings to Canada’s cultural and creative industries and its impacts.

The federal government recognizes that it must continue working with its partners to support them in delivering community services for people facing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.