Members of the media are invited to an announcement on the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative with the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors; the Honourable John G. Abbott, provincial Minister of Housing and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; and Doug Pawson, Executive Director of End Homelessness St. John’s.

Today, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable David McGuinty, announced the release of Canada’s Sensitive Technology List (STL), an important tool to inform policies and initiatives, and to bolster our national security by safeguarding Canadian innovation and development of sensitive technologies.

Members of the media are invited to a transit infrastructure and homelessness announcement with the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Leah Taylor Roy, Member of Parliament for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill; Eric Jolliffe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of York; and Nation Cheong, Vice President of Community Impact for United Way Greater Toronto.

One in three people globally are malnourished, the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries. Women and girls, who tend to eat least and eat last, are particularly affected, being twice as likely to suffer from malnutrition. This crisis is causing illnesses, preventable deaths and lost economic potential. By some estimates, poor health and lost potential costs the worldwide economy over a trillion dollars each year.

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, announced a new Cabinet Directive on the Implementation of the Inuit Nunangat Policy.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,720,064 in support of ten strategic outdoor tourism initiatives across Northern Ontario.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced Government of Canada investments totalling $1,720,064 in support of ten strategic outdoor tourism initiatives in Northern Ontario.

Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs play a vital role in Canada’s economy, yet they continue to face systemic barriers when it comes to starting and growing their businesses.

Canada’s researchers, businesses and institutions are at the forefront of the genomics revolution, unlocking the potential of this transformative science to drive innovation across industries, address global challenges and improve quality of life. Genomics is the science that aims to decipher and understand the entire genetic information of an organism. Recognizing the critical role of genomics in creating a more sustainable and prosperous future, the Government of Canada is taking significant steps to enhance Canada’s global leadership in this field.

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity), will scrum.

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program.

Five contractors in Brandon, Manitoba, plead guilty to conspiracy related to social housing projects February 6, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington D.C.

To meet the current and future need for skilled meteorologists, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is announcing the Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards Program

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 521 and to have created […]

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As a newcomer to Canada, you might want to understand the importance of a good credit score in your financial journey. What is a credit score?  It is a total score on a scale of 300 – 900 rating how you manage credit. It is based on your credit history, which is summarized in your […]

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Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, marked the opening of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s new B Jetty, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Quebec Lieutenant.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Daniel Côté, Mayor of Gaspé and Daniel Bernier, President of the Board of Directors, Comité Centre Artistique de Cap-aux-Os.

On February 7, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada, will be at the Canadian Space Agency to announce the next steps for the WildFireSat mission.

Supporting investment in community-led projects is essential to leveraging local knowledge and resources, strengthening culturally-relevant food systems, and finding innovative solutions to regional challenges.

Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce support for groundbreaking genomics research across Canada.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Mayor of the Town of Hay River Kandis Jameson.

In 2025, Canada plans to admit over a hundred thousand new permanent residents through the Express Entry system. If you’re seeking to settle in Canada as a permanent resident, Express Entry may be one of the quickest ways for you to receive permanent residency. This article will cover How you can obtain permanent residence through […]

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Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the appointment of Éric Michaud to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), the Crown corporation responsible for the operation of five federal transportation corridors in the Montreal area, and the Québec Bridge.

Éric Michaud is appointed to the Board of Directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) for a three-year term. Mr. Michaud holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in finance, and has been a lawyer and member of the Quebec Bar since 1997.