We, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG), met on 17 and 18 July 2025, in Durban, South Africa.
Immigration News
CBSA officers at Calgary International Airport and Commercial operations seize 160 kg of cannabis, worth over $1.2 million, in a year
Over the past year, the CBSA has seized more than 160 kg cannabis at the Calgary International Airport and Calgary Commercial operations.
Alternating lane closure on Chaudière Crossing
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudière Crossing for maintenance work.
Canada updates income requirements for Parents and Grandparents Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the minimum income requirements needed to sponsor parents or grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to sponsor relatives under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) must have made a minimum of $47,549 in 2024. This is an increase of a minimum […]
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Thousands of healthcare professionals invited in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Express Entry Healthcare and social services occupations category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]
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Minister Sidhu discusses trade priorities and opportunities with counterparts and business leaders in British Columbia
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, was in British Columbia (B.C.) from July 17 to 21, to meet with provincial and industry leaders, as well as Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients in the defence, aerospace and agriculture sectors.
Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution
On July 21, 2025, Richard Bishop, an inmate from Bowden Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Reflecting on one year since the Jasper wildfire
The Government of Canada stands with Jasperites as work continues to rebuild the beautiful mountain community of Jasper and Jasper National Park
Government of Canada sells Rimouski Armoury for student housing
Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, Canada's housing crisis is making it increasingly difficult for many people across the country to access housing. Post-secondary students are no exception: in many regions, they are struggling to find affordable housing that meets their needs.
The Government of Canada invests over $14.4 million to empower young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $14.4 million from the Environmental Damages Fund’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund to support 17 environmental literacy projects across Canada
The Government of Canada invests over $14.4 million in 17 projects that will foster youth environmental literacy across Canada
On July 22, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that over $14.4 million from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund will support 17 projects with the goal of enhancing environmental literacy for young people in Canada.
CBSA seizes 187.5 kg of cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge leading to criminal charges by the RCMP
On May 23, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officers at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry intercepted 187.5 kg of suspected cocaine concealed in the trailer of a commercial truck coming into Canada from the United States.
Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations to PNP and AIP candidates
On 10 July, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued more than 300 invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals, allowing them to apply for provincial immigration. Invitations were issued through both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced […]
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Government launches consultations as part of deposit insurance framework review
The federal deposit insurance framework safeguards vital elements of Canada’s financial system by protecting Canadians’ deposits in the unlikely event of a bank failure.
Prince Edward Island extends more invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination
On 17 July, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were invited based on their ability to beneficially impact the Prince Edward Island economy by working in priority sectors and in-demand occupations. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Immigration results—17 July […]
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Lane closure on Alexandra Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be a lane closure on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate maintenance work.
Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, announced more than $78 million in funding over five years to seven organizations including five Atlantic post-secondary training institutions to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities.
Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities
The following projects aim to improve access to health services in French for official language minority communities (OLMCs) across Canada.
Minister Anand to meet with South Korean Presidential Special Envoy for CanadaÂ
Tomorrow, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will meet with Kim Byung Joo, South Korean Presidential Special Envoy for Canada, and National Assembly members Maeng Sung-kyu and Kim Ju-young in Ottawa to deepen Canada-Republic of Korea cooperation as strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
Canadian permanent residents, foreign workers, and citizens may need to pay an additional $250 fee to enter the US
Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly called One Big Beautiful Bill by the US administration), which was signed into law […]
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Express Entry: More PNP candidates invited in latest draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 202 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788; and Created an […]
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Minister LeBlanc meets with U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, met with a U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation to discuss opportunities to strengthen the longstanding and unique trade and investment relationship between Canada and the United States.
Tribunal Terminates InquiryâCorrosion-resistant Steel Sheet from Türkiye
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today terminated its final injury inquiry to determine whether the dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet, originating in or exported from the Republic of Türkiye, by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret, has injured Canadian producers. The Tribunal’s inquiry was required by law as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Backgrounder: Regrowing Albertaâs Forests
On July 21 2025, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a joint investment of over $125 million for four projects that will plant 12 million trees and restore critical habitats for species at risk throughout Alberta.
Regrowing Albertaâs Forests
Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced, in collaboration with Project Forest, The Carbon Farmer and FIND Biomass Inc, a joint investment of over $125 million for four projects that will plant 12 million trees and restore critical habitat for species at risk throughout Alberta, such as caribou.