Chief Wayne Sparrow of Musqueam Indian Band and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced the initialling of the Musqueam Self-Government Agreement. This significant milestone demonstrates progress for Musqueam, moving the First Nation one step closer to re-establishing self-governance and away from federal control under the Indian Act.
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Canada will send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025
Some Canadians and permanent residents will be invited to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. On March 7, 2025, Canada’s immigration department announced that they would send invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential sponsors in 2025. Sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian immigration In Jan 2025, Immigration, Refugees […]
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Defence Minister Bill Blair welcomes newly appointed DND/CAF Ombudsperson
Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, welcomed the appointment of the new National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsperson, Mario Baril, for a term of five years.
Minister Anandasangaree and Treaty Land Entitlement Committee President Chief Nelson Genaille announce agreement for Treaty Land Entitlement Committee Member First Nations
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Chief Nelson Genaille, President of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC), will make an announcement related to next steps for active land claims by TLEC’s Member Entitlement First Nations.
Government of Canada announces appointment to the Canada Infrastructure Bankâs Board of Directors
Macky Tall is a Senior Advisor at Carlyle Group. He was previously a Partner and Chair of Carlyle’s Global Infrastructure Group, based in Washington, DC, which includes efforts across transportation, renewables, energy, power, water and digital infrastructure, and a member of Carlyle's Leadership Committee.
Government of Canada appoints Macky Tall as Chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bankâs Board of Directors
Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Macky Tall as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) for a four-year term.
Government of Canada announces Executive Head of the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the Employment Insurance appeals process is easy and client centred. That’s why the Government is moving forward with establishing the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA) to reinstate a tripartite decision-making model comprised of government, worker and employer members. The EI BOA will replace the first level of the appeal process, which is currently heard by the Social Security Tribunal, General Division.
Government of Canada introduces AI Compute Access Fund to support Canadian innovators
Fund marks significant step in the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy
Backgrounder: Biography, Jody Brennan, Executive Head, Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
Jody Brennan has over three decades of experience working in various public-facing fields, including in the military, teaching, the Canadian public service, and the Alberta Court and Justice Services. Most recently, Jody has spent over half a decade at the Immigration and Refugee Board where she is currently serving as the Assistant Deputy Chairperson on the Refugee Appeal Division.
Minister MacKinnon announces new Chairperson of the Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified individuals to serve the best interests of Canadians.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fredericton
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of the City of Fredericton.
Minister MacAulay announces funding to support Canadian hog producers in the event of a potential African swine fever outbreak
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the resilience of Canada's rural communities and the Canadian pork sector by supporting prevention efforts and preparing to respond in the event of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Government of Canada sign a Reconciliation Agreement
Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, marked a significant milestone towards strengthening their Nation-to-Nation relationship.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Alberta
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Manitoba
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.
Minister Blair welcomes report on the future of Canadian Military Colleges
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the Canadian Military Colleges (CMC) Review Board report.
Strengthening Canada's Freshwater Future: Government of Canada Appoints New President of the Canada Water Agency
The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fisher as the President of the new Canada Water Agency, reporting to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Minister Joly announces additional sanctions against Iran
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against Iranian individuals and entities who have engaged in gross human rights violations against Iranian civilians and destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with the policies of Iran.
Backgrounder: Additional sanctions against Iran
Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations against 3 Iranian individuals and 4 entities that have engaged in destabilizing activities in the Middle East region and globally that undermine international peace, security or stability in a manner that is consistent with the policies of Iran.
Tribunal Initiates InquiryâRenewable Diesel from the United States
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Tidewater Renewables Ltd., of Calgary, Alberta, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Government of Canada releases policy statement on airport investment
Every year, Canada’s airports welcome millions of passengers, connecting people within and outside of Canada and serving as important economic drivers. Investments in these airports strengthen business development, improve aviation services and safety, and enhance access to transportation for Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.