The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members.
Immigration News
End of lockdown and search at Mountain Institution
The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on August 7, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Statement by the Secretary of State (Children and Youth), The Honourable Anna Gainey on International Youth Day 2025
Statement by the Secretary of State (Children and Youth), The Honourable Anna Gainey on International Youth Day 2025
Training more than 17,300 Canadian workers to help build the strongest skilled trades workforce in the G7
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy.
Backgrounder: Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy
The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy aims to support a trades workforce that is skilled, inclusive, certified and productive. The Strategy funds projects that aim to:
Essential Strategies for the Reading Component of Your CELPIP Test
Building your English skills is crucial for achieving your score goals on your English proficiency test. With a solid foundation in your reading abilities, you’ll find your confidence in all aspects of English will increase. We’ve put together this helpful list of reading strategies for the CELPIP test to help boost your reading comprehension, your […]
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Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre
On August 10, 2025, Nelson Tayongtong, an inmate from Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Government of Canada celebrates National Shipbuilding Strategyâs continued economic benefits at Seaspanâs Vancouver Shipyards
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is strengthening its sovereign shipbuilding capabilities and supply chains to ensure that the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are ready to meet evolving maritime challenges and support national and international operations.
Minister Olszewski announces support for agriculture sector in Saskatchewan
Investments in manufacturing, agri-food, research and development, and value-added ag will boost innovation and expand the agriculture sector
Backgrounder: Minister Olszewski announces support for agriculture sector in Saskatchewan
PrairiesCan is investing $4,201,298 for four projects in Saskatchewan through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program and the Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program.
Canada Invests to Build and Mobilize Knowledge on Wildfires
Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, announced $45.7 million in funding for 30 projects across Canada through Natural Resources Canada’s Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge program.
Backgrounder: Canada Invests to Build and Mobilize Knowledge on Wildfires
On August 12, 2025, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, announced $45.7 million in funding for 30 projects across Canada through Natural Resources Canada’s Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge.
Transport Canada ensuring safety on the water by restricting vessel traffic on the St. Clair River on August 17, 2025
To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public Port of Sarnia. Under these restrictions, no unauthorized traffic will be permitted on the Canadian side of the St. Clair River, from the Blue Water Bridge to the upper end of Stag Island, between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 17, 2025. A Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) about temporary vessel restrictions for this day was issued on August 12, 2025.
The Government of Canada and Long Plain First Nation recognize the national historic significance of the Former Portage La Prairie Indian Residential School
The Government of Canada and Long Plain First Nation recognize the national historic significance of the Former Portage La Prairie Indian Residential School.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Keynote address by President Pierre Tremblay at the 28th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology
On August 11, 2025, Pierre Tremblay, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address at the 28th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology.
First Nations and the Government of Canada make progress on joint climate action
Today, the First Nations-Canada Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) released its seventh annual report to the Prime Minister and the National Chief
Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026
The Canadian federal government is considering creating new Express Entry categories for senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, which would make it easier for foreign nationals in these professions to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) listed these three categories in their post seeking public consultation, published on the […]
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STRATOS 2025: Canadian innovations to be tested in space-like environment
From August 10 to September 10, 12 Canadian payloads will be launched from the Timmins Stratospheric Balloon Base to test new technologies, conduct science experiments and take measurements as part of the Strato-Science 2025 campaign.
Government of Canada to announce Federal support to help women with disabilities overcome barriers to economic security
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new federal support to advance economic security for women with disabilities.
Government of Canada to announce site for new Cultural Heritage Science facility
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will announce the site for a new federal facility that will strengthen Canada’s leadership in heritage science.
Minister of National Defence visits Canadian Armed Forces members in BordenÂ
On August 11, 2025, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, made his inaugural visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, in Ontario, to meet with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members stationed there.
Foreign Ministersâ statement on international NGO restrictions
The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.
PS Guay to Announce Zero-Emission Vehicle Funding
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Claude Guay, on behalf of Minister Tim Hodgson, will announce Zero-Emission Vehicle funding. The announcement will take place in Blainville, Quebec.
Government of Canada to celebrate progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy at Seaspanâs Vancouver Shipyards in British ColumbiaÂ
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will participate in an event at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to celebrate its progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) projects.