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Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Francophone minority communities
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, will make an important announcement to support access to health services in French for Francophone communities.
Defence Minister McGuinty participates in the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact GroupÂ
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The meeting was held virtually and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries.
Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, today issued the following statement
Seizure of contraband at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
On July 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
In-demand jobs eligible for category-based draws and spousal open work permits
There are a number of in-demand occupations in Canada that can qualify you for a category-based draw under Express Entry, and/or qualify your spouse for a spousal open work permit (SOWP). If you qualify for a category-based draw, you’ll have a greater chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR) through […]
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Supporting community-led responses to the illegal toxic drug and overdose crisis in Atlantic Canada
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $2.8 million in funding from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to support four projects in Atlantic.
Canada signs $300 million grant to launch one of the worldâs largest Indigenous-led land conservation projects
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Danny Yakeleya, Chair of the Our Land for the Future Trust, signed a historic grant agreement to launch NWT: Our Land for the Future, one of the largest Indigenous-led land conservation initiatives in the world
Rouge National Urban Park Celebrates 10 Years
Rouge National Urban Park Celebrates 10 Years: Milestone anniversary for Canada’s first national urban park
NWT: Our Land for the Future
The Government of Canada is investing $300 million, with private donors contributing an additional $75 million.
Death of an inmate from Donnacona Institution
On July 20, 2025, Sylvain Kabbouchi, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died while in our custody.
The best cities to visit in Canada, according to travellers
A leading authority on global travel has unveiled its list of best cities in Canada in 2025, ranked by its readers. Travel + Leisure, a global publication, publishes its World’s Best Awards survey annually, based on criteria such as sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in […]
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Alberta invites hundreds of foreign workers in most recent immigration draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited foreign workers across multiple sectors and industries to apply for provincial nomination. Workers were invited for their professional experience and ability to fill key labor gaps in the Albertan economy. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of Express Entry draws (3 – 16 July) In the […]
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Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence
Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The following regions have announced details about their streams of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick; St. Pierre Jolys, Manitoba; and Kelowna, British Columbia. Consult with an experienced immigration representative The FCIP, which launched […]
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Government of Canada to support Northern Super Leagueâs inaugural championship event
Northern Super League’s three-day championship event in November to celebrate women’s sports and fans
Four Canadian cities named among world’s top 100 for international students in 2026
Four Canadian cities made it to a new global ranking of best destinations for international students. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa were all listed in global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 top 100 ranking. Discover your options to study in Canada The cities and their rankings can be found below: […]
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Death of an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre
On July 18, 2025, Mary Ellen Young, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Canada invests in the expansion of Saskatchewan Drug Treatment Courts
The Government of Canada is providing up to $850,000 annually to support the operation of drug treatment courts (DTCs) by the Government and Courts of Saskatchewan.
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meet to help strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the sector
Yesterday, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met virtually to discuss ways to support a more resilient and competitive agriculture sector and food supply chains that make up Canada’s agri-food landscape.
Canada Invests in Wildfire Innovation and Resilience Through New Centre of Excellence
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, announced an investment of $11.7 million over four years to establish the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC). Funded through the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, the WRCC will serve as a national centre of excellence and virtual hub for wildland fire innovation and knowledge exchange.
Minister Champagne concludes successful G7 and G20 meetings in South Africa
With global political and economic uncertainty abounding, strong relationships and cross-continental collaboration with reliable nations has never been more important. Canada is spearheading a new era of collaboration and partnership with nations it can trust and whose priorities it shares.
Preventing coastal flooding and shoreline erosion in the Village of Gwaâyasâdums on Gilford Island
Gilford Island coastlines will be protected from the impacts of climate change and erosion after an investment of more than $3.2 million from the federal government.
Government of Canada to make an announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement on helping to address the substance use and overdose crisis in the Atlantic Region.
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal at the âLock and Paddleâ event!
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lachine Canal at the “Lock and Paddle” event!
The Government of Canada Celebrates Rouge National Urban Parkâs 10th AnniversaryÂ
The Government of Canada Celebrates Rouge National Urban Park’s 10th Anniversary .