At this pivotal time for Canada — a time when thirteen jurisdictions and the federal government are unified in a way I’ve never seen in my lifetime — it was a privilege to co-chair my first Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference as Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

The Government of Canada announced 26 projects receiving funding under the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Wang Yi, China’s Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Association of Southeast Nations Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. It is more important now than ever that we invest in protecting our freshwater to build a cleaner, safer and sustainable future for all. The Great Lakes Watershed is a critical freshwater system that we have here in Canada. It supports industry, recreation, ecosystems, and culture. It also holds spiritual and cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and their way of life.

On July 11, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced close to $16 million in federal funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces that will help deliver reliable, affordable clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — driving innovation, powering economic growth and creating good jobs throughout Atlantic Canada.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Today, as we mark 30 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada reflects on and remembers the deaths and disappearance of more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys, as well as the displacement of more than 20,000 women, children and elderly people, who were forcibly expelled from their homes in Srebrenica by Bosnian Serb forces.

On July 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Today, a lockdown was put in place at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search.

The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a productive visit to Rome, Italy, where he took part in the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference and bilateral Canada-Italy discussions.

A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.

The Government of Canada is granting a total of $1,750,000 in financial support to the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). This must-attend multi-genre musical event taking place on the Plains of Abraham and at other locations across downtown Québec attracts numerous tourists every year thanks to performances by local and international groups and artists. The aim of this funding is to market the FEQ so as to attract visitors from outside Quebec, maintain the summer event’s relevance and appeal by enhancing the tourism experience, and provide better access to works by professional artists.

Canada’s top employers hire for a range of positions across several industries and sectors, many of which are eligible for category-based selection through Canada’s Express Entry system. If you have six months full-time, continuous work experience in an eligible occupation, you can qualify for a category-based draw under Express Entry. See your eligibility for all […]

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The Canada Border Services Agency is announcing that two individuals have entered guilty pleas and have been sentenced in connection with an investigation into tobacco smuggling.

Today, on July 11, at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, hosted by Italy and Ukraine, the European Union and Canada reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in establishing a resilient, decentralized and green energy system, aligned with European standards and climate neutrality objectives, and closely integrated with the EU.

The Abegweit First Nation is building infrastructure that will support active lifestyles and eco-tourism, after an investment of more than $5.5 million from the federal government.

To help newcomers get Canadian permanent residency more quickly and easily, we’ve launched CanadaVisa+, a new application accessible over any web browser. Navigating the maze to Canadian Permanent Residency As an aspiring permanent resident, you’ll encounter Canada’s confusing, complex immigration system. Get started with CanadaVisa+ How can you possibly navigate the 100+ pathways that lead […]

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Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, during a change of command ceremony earlier today. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, presided over the event held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario.

On July 9, 2025, Tyson Harding, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of steel strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam, and subsidizing of steel strapping from China are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.

Tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States and other trading partners continue to hurt Canadian workers and employers. In response, the federal government introduced measures to support workers with timely and reliable access to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, particularly those in sectors and regions heavily impacted by US tariffs.

On March 21, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced three temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures designed to improve access and entitlement to income supports for workers whose jobs are affected by the continued threat of tariffs. The three measures, in place until October 11, 2025, are:

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