Today, Canada marks the 75th anniversary of Viola Desmond's challenge against racial segregation

If you are interested in immigrating to Alberta and do not have a job offer, the Alberta Express Entry stream may be a great option for you. While the most popular immigration route in Canada is known as the Express Entry system, there is an equally promising route called the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Express […]

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Nature is under threat due to climate change, but nature is also our very best ally in the fight against it. The climate and nature crises are inextricably linked. Climate change is altering the water cycle, resulting in flooding, droughts, and wildfires. It is driving biodiversity loss at an unprecedented rate, with up to one million species currently at risk of extinction.

“Canada strongly condemns the attempted assassination of Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, on November 7. We are relieved that the prime minister remains in good health. We wish a prompt recovery to those injured.

“The situation in Ethiopia is rapidly evolving and deteriorating. The safety of Canadians is our highest priority and, as a result, the decision was made to withdraw all the family members of Canadian embassy staff as well as non-essential Canadian employees from Ethiopia.

Job vacancies in Canada remained above pre-COVID levels this past August, especially in sectors like food services, health care, and tech. Statistics Canada estimates there were 871,600 job vacancies in Canada, the highest amount of the year, and a jump from the previous month when 805,500 job vacancies were reported. “While high job vacancies can […]

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We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for their joint effort to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses, and of serious violations of international humanitarian law and international refugee law, committed by parties to the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia between November 3, 2020, and June 28, 2021.

Canada is now accepting online requests for proof of citizenship. Using the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online portal, you can submit your application, pay the fees, and send any supporting documents. There are three actions you can take with the new portal: request a replacement proof-of-citizenship (also called a citizenship certificate) that does […]

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Climate change and biodiversity loss are intrinsically connected, which is why a coordinated approach to tackle them both is essential. Nature-based solutions, such as conserving carbon-rich natural areas and restoring wetlands, can help countries tackle both these challenges.

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, will make an announcement on nature day at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, today concluded meetings with senior government and industry officials in Washington, D.C. and Monterrey to discuss ways that Canada can work with the United States and Mexico on post-pandemic economic recovery, including building more resilient supply chains.

Not having the ability to access menstrual products makes it hard to fully participate in school. I want to make sure that Indigenous girls have every opportunity to thrive in school and are not limited by factors they can't control.

The Government of Canada is committed to fighting anti-Asian racism and ensuring inclusion and representation through policies and concrete actions.

Today, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, met with Tatiana Clouthier, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, in Monterrey, Mexico, as part of his visit to the United States and Mexico.

On November 4, 2021, at approximately 3:00 pm, a staff member was assaulted at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured staff member was evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.

Flags at the Peace Tower in Ottawa and on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada will return to full-mast at sunset on Sunday, November 7

I’m Judith Robertson, the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.I’m delighted to be with you to launch the 2021 edition of Financial Literacy Month.

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to reducing the risks of COVID-19 in all of its operations and keeping everyone as safe as possible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains one of the most effective tools to prevent outbreaks and protect the health and safety of our staff, inmates, and communities.

Canada is taking part in the international campaign to support the statement with call to arms #UniteForNature

During the call, the ministers reaffirmed the importance of the historic relationship between Canada and France.

The Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will be travelling to Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Ludwigshafen, Stuttgart, Weissach and Munich, Germany; Brussels, Belgium; and Paris, France. He will meet with his international counterparts as well as stakeholders across sectors of the economy and attend the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists for maintenance work.

On November 5, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.

We all recognize that allegations of sexual misconduct against senior leaders have had a detrimental effect on the credibility of the CAF and the morale of its members.

If you want to stay in Canada beyond your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), there are a number of routes you can take depending on your goals and personal circumstances. The PGWP is a one-time deal, and there are no extensions. Generally, it lasts as long as your study program. So if you did a one-year […]

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