Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act against seven individuals and three entities associated with the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Canada is imposing sanctions on 7 individuals and 3 entities  associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and linked to the continued violence against civilians in Sudan.

Starting March 5, 2025, eligible newcomers can now submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) under two immigration pathways. The NBPNP has opened application intake for the following Express Entry-aligned pathways: The Employment in New Brunswick pathway; and The New Brunswick Interests pathway. Both pathways will exclude certain occupations […]

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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that the Government of Canada has entered into a preliminary agreement with AtkinsRéalis to support the development and modernization of a new, large-scale, natural uranium–fuelled Canadian deuterium uranium (CANDU) nuclear reactor (e.g. MONARK).

On March 5, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced several investments that demonstrate Canada’s commitment to clean energy, innovation and energy security as it continues to move toward a low-carbon economy.

Today, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.

The federal government is partnering with The Mustard Seed and NiGiNan Housing Ventures and investing more than $2.6 million to support Veteran homelessness in Alberta.

Growing and expanding Canada’s air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options, giving passengers more choice and greater convenience, and opening up new opportunities for Canadian businesses.

The National Coordinators of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) and other officials from the governments of the United States (U.S.), Canada and Finland met in Helsinki on March 4 and 5, 2025.

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the decisions on the reviews of 2 orders issued to Best Theratronics Ltd. in response to regulatory non-compliance at its medical device manufacturing facility in Ottawa, Ontario.

The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health and the Honourable Josie Osborne, British Columbia’s Minister of Health, will make an announcement on health care in British Columbia.

The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, will announce federal support for business, construction and tourism initiatives to bolster economic activity and rebuilding efforts in Jasper.

Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.

Today, at a groundbreaking ceremony with Chief Sherry Ackabee, Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu stood alongside Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek to witness construction begin on a Mercury Care Home and Wellness Centre, a specialized facility dedicated to addressing the community’s unique health needs associated with mercury exposure due to pollutants released into the English-Wabigoon river system.

Official language minority communities (OLMCs) have an invaluable impact on our country’s workforce and economy. That is why the Government of Canada is continuing its leadership on official languages by introducing the necessary measures to protect the vitality of Quebec’s English-speaking minority communities and of French-speaking minority communities in the rest of the country, and to respond to the issues those communities face.

The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities is ESDC’s flagship program to enhance the vitality of these communities. The program provides funding to a network of 14 organizations across Canada, including one national organization and one organization in each province and territory.

Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $17.5 million over the next five years, for 13 projects that focus on family violence prevention across Canada.

The following 10 projects are receiving funding under the Canadian Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) to support conservation and recovery efforts.

On March 5, 2025, Joseph Pauze, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

The Government of Canada is investing more than $17.5 million over five years to fund 13 projects aimed at preventing family and gender-based violence. These projects will help support children, youth, families, and service providers across Canada.

Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will be in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce federal investments in support of local food infrastructure projects across Canada.

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $19 million combined repayable investment to support nine companies as they manufacture and/or adopt clean technologies to produce environmentally sustainable products.

Nine manufacturers expand capabilities to produce and/or adopt environmentally friendly technologies for a sustainable future

By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention in Toronto, Ontario. The Convention was an opportunity for the Government of Canada to showcase the progress made in the critical minerals sector since launching the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy in 2022.