Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) stop-motion animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls has received the CFI Award for Best Canadian Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF). The award was announced on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario

Diversity and inclusion have long been one of the pillars of Canada’s prosperity. For decades, Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the country have advocated to break down longstanding systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion that Black communities have faced.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of the annual closure of the St. Andrews Lock and Dam for the season.

Stéphanie L’Écuyer, Assistant Director General of Programming – Creation, announced today that Tina Ouellette is joining the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as Executive Producer of the NFB’s Western Documentary Unit, starting October 1, 2025.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is presenting an overview of its key results from the 2024–2025 fiscal year, in which the NFB continued to produce new documentaries and animation while supporting the development of Indigenous artistic expression, achieving gender parity and promoting the richness and diversity of Canadian talent.

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark Women's History Month

In 2025, over $1.8 million in additional funding for Advancing a Circular Plastics Economy for Canada has been provided to 13 projects for organizations to develop solutions to address challenges by theme through various funding streams, including reuse, textiles, and single-use plastics

Across 18 challenges, the Government of Canada has committed over $26.8 million to support Canadian businesses to innovate and develop Canadian-made solutions to address plastic pollution and waste.

The city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has revealed its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The community is the final of 14 across Canada to roll out the program. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The RCIP is an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence. To be eligible, a […]

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Showcasing Canada’s defence industry and expanding Atlantic firms’ reach in global markets

Quartier des Spectacles Partnership receives two contributions totalling nearly $1.6M from CED.

The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement

The Government of Canada marks Canadian Islamic History Month.

As the global space economy undergoes rapid transformation – marked by accelerated innovation, new international players, and a growing emphasis on national security – Canada is taking steps to ensure its space sector remains competitive, resilient, and aligned with the priorities of Canadians.

Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement.

The Government of Canada celebrates Latin American Heritage Month

Government of Canada issues statement to mark German Heritage Month.

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced more than $3.4 million to support Canadian-made solutions to reduce plastic waste and pollution and build a strong, resilient, and green circular economy that benefits all Canadians.

The “applicants not working in Canada” stream of Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) is now closed, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) official website. At the inception of the HCWP, both the Home Support and Child Care options for these pilots were to feature an intake for applicants not currently in […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday met with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, New York.

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Since 2007, Planning for Canada has supported more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries, helping them build confidence, make informed decisions, and arrive better prepared to thrive. Every year, thousands of newcomers begin their journey to Canada filled with hopes, dreams, […]

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Former Assiniboia Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Event Plaques unveiled in Winnipeg honour Survivors and recognize the legacy of the Residential School System, in response to TRC Call to Action 79

It’s possible to have your application for Canadian permanent residence (PR) refused on the basis of medical inadmissibility, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of refusal. As of August 21, 2025, all new Express Entry applicants now need to provide an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of their […]

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This Saturday marks the 5th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.