The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

On February 3, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution.

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

The Alexandra Bridge currently has a 27-tonne load restriction applied to all types of vehicles. Out of an abundance of caution and safety due to an ongoing demonstration taking place in Ottawa that started on January 28.

CED grants $950,000 in financial support to Sherbrooke OEM.

As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airport infrastructure continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s aviation industry is well positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.

The Department of Finance Canada today released for public comment a set of draft legislative proposals to implement previously announced and other tax measures.

Max Parrot wins a gold medal for Canada in slopestyle snowboard at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that he is not increasing the transaction-size threshold for the advance notification of mergers for 2022. The threshold remains at its 2021 level of $93 million. This decision not only recognizes the growth of the Canadian economy over the last year but also takes into consideration the ongoing pressures the economy continues to face, including rising inflation. This decision gives the Competition Bureau a greater field of view in its efforts to detect potentially harmful transactions, ensure that they are properly reviewed before taking hold in the marketplace, and help protect Canadian consumers and businesses.

The surge of Omicron cases in Canada forced businesses to close in January. As a result, Canada lost 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5%. Statistics Canada’s newest Labour Force Survey captures Canada’s labour data from the week of January 9 to 15. By then, public health measures included capacity limits in retail stores and […]

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The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today issued the following statement to kick off International Development Week 2022, which runs from February 6 to 12.

Since February 2019, the Entry/Exit Program has allowed the Canadian border to collect basic traveller information and share it with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC uses the information to verify residency requirements for applications for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, and Canadian citizenship applications. Some programs require applicants to be in Canada for […]

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Team Canada wins a bronze medal in long track speed skating at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games

Budget 2021 recognized that the lack of timely, comprehensive and relevant information on aggressive tax planning strategies is one of the main challenges faced by tax authorities worldwide. Early access to this information allows tax authorities to respond quickly to tax risks through informed risk assessments, audits and changes to legislation.

Under Section 237.4 of the Income Tax Act, the Minister of National Revenue has the authority to designate, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, transactions and series of transactions as requiring disclosure by taxpayers, advisers, promoters, and certain other persons.

Budget 2021 included proposals to provide temporary immediate expensing in respect of certain property acquired by a Canadian-Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC).

Last night, as part of Canada’s recently announced immediate support to Ukraine and the extension and expansion of Operation UNIFIER, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) training and capacity-building mission in Ukraine, a CAF C-177 Globemaster departed CFB Trenton carrying non-lethal military equipment.

Canada has launched an online portal where spousal and child sponsorship applicants can track their immigration application online. The tracker can be found on the government website. It is currently only for people who are applying for spousal, common-law, and dependent child sponsorship. It is available to applicants as well as representatives. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

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The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will shine in red, green, and yellow from sunset to 1 a.m. this evening in recognition and celebration of Black History Month.

Today, David Jimmie, Chief of Squiala First Nation and President of the Stó:lō Nation Chiefs’ Council; the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and Murray Rankin, B.C. Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, announced funding totalling $2,027,520.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 (February 4)

CED grants $230,000 in financial support to Gatineau’s Cilex.

The Government of Canada remains committed to protecting Canadians who live and work along rail lines, which is why it continues to encourage railways to use the most effective tools available to reduce the risk of serious accidents.

Today, Canada's Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, delivered a keynote address and participated in a question and answer session on Canada's leadership on climate action at the Great Northern Festival.

Building accessible and inclusive communities, where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed, will be an essential part of Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting community projects to provide greater access and opportunities for persons with disabilities.