Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has authorized the provision of additional military assistance to the government of Ukraine to further help the Ukrainian security forces defend against Russia’s unwanted and escalating aggression against Ukraine.

Around the world, liberal democracies have been facing serious and sustained threats. We may have thought – we may have hoped – that Canada would be spared. Over the past two and a half weeks, we have learned that it is not.

Around the world, liberal democracies have been facing serious and sustained threats. We may have thought – we may have hoped – that Canada would be spared. Over the past two and a half weeks, we have learned that it is not.

Defence Minister Anita Anand will travel to Brussels today to represent Canada at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Defence Ministers’ Meeting from February 16-17.

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that Canada will offer a loan of up to $500 million to the Government of Ukraine through the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act (BWRAA), to support the country’s economic resilience in the face of Russian military aggression. This is in addition to Canada's offer for a loan up to $120 million, announced on January 21, 2022.

Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development, will announce Government of Canada financial support for the Composites Development Center of Quebec, a college centre for technology transfer affiliated with the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, to enable it to better serve and accompany SMEs in its sector.

The documentary In Full Voice, directed by Saïda Ouchaou-Ozarowski and produced by the NFB’s Canadian Francophonie Studio, will be available to stream free of charge at NFB.ca beginning March 8, International Women’s Day.

Fifty years ago today, following the end of Bangladesh’s War of Independence, Canada was one of the first countries to officially recognize the independent state of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, marking the start of our long and successful relationship.

Our immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better our communities, and they work every day to create jobs, care for our loved ones, and support local businesses. Throughout the pandemic, they have been on the front lines, working in key sectors like health care, transportation, and manufacturing. Without them, Canada would not have been able to overcome challenges in critical industries and sectors of the economy over the past 2 years. Now, more than ever, immigrants are a key part of our country’s continued success.

Infographic: Immigration and Canada’s economic recovery

February brings a treasure trove of content for all ages and tastes to NFB.ca

Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) on the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response

Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund, a new program to support industrial initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deploy clean technology and green energy.

The Government of Canada and the Quatsino and Kitasoo Xai'xais First Nations are pleased to announce the arrival and launch of two new dedicated response vessels under the Canadian Coast Guard’s Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Pilot Program. The Quatsino and Kitasoo Xai'xais First Nations are members of the Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary, and work and train with the Canadian Coast Guard, providing marine response within their respective traditional territories.

More than 200 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel from across Canada will take part in Operation (Op) NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, between February 14 and 28, 2022, in Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

The Canadian government has just announced its Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Canada is increasing its immigration targets yet again. It will look to welcome almost 432,000 new immigrants this year instead of its initial plan to welcome 411,000 newcomers. The announcement came today at approximately 3:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Get a Free Canadian Immigration […]

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The Minister of Labour, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan; on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson; accompanied by the Minister of Rural Economic Development, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs, Yvonne Jones, announced that the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to a term sheet for a $1-billion federal loan guarantee for the Muskrat Falls and Labrador Transmission Assets and a term sheet relating to the $1-billion Labrador–Island Link Investment.

The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, issued the following statement today.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Chaudière Crossing will no longer be closed to vehicular traffic on Monday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, following the cancellation of a planned closure.

The Government of Canada is committed to a healthy and clean future and an economy that works for everyone.

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced the federal government’s intention to extend enhanced key support programs to ensure Canadians are protected and workers and businesses continue to get help through ongoing public health restrictions.

The ongoing Russian military build-up at Ukraine’s borders is a cause for grave concern. We, the G7 Finance Ministers, underline our readiness to act swiftly and decisively to support the Ukrainian economy, while also supporting the ongoing efforts to urgently identify a diplomatic path towards de-escalation.

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) does not condone its members supporting and/or actively taking part in causes that jeopardize the apolitical imperative associated with their functions.

One of the requirements for Canadian citizenship, is you have to have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years. But if you drive to the U.S. for work every day, does that count as a “full day”? If you are a Canadian permanent resident working in the U.S., your work […]

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As a result of the complex operational environment linked to Russia’s unwarranted aggression against Ukraine, the Canadian Armed Forces is in the process of temporarily relocating components of Joint Task Force – Ukraine (JTF-U) to elsewhere in Europe.