Parliamentary Secretary David Myles announces multi-year funding for infrastructure and training at Canada’s oldest and largest disability arts organization
Minister Fraser to speak at Mil-Aero event unveiling expansion plans
When naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you don’t automatically receive a Canadian passport. You must apply for one. If you happen to be applying or are thinking about applying for your first Canadian passport, knowing what to expect, what documents are needed and where you need to submit them can go a long way. Schedule […]
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will visit Japan and Malaysia this week to deepen Canada’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which play a critical role in shaping Canada’s future.
Procurement Ombud to hold a press conference on Top 5 solutions to improve federal procurement
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws, 20-25 June The AAIP held two draws in the last 10 days of June. The draws were held […]
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The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today issued the following statement to mark the twelve years that have passed since the Lac-Mégantic tragedy:
On July 5, 2025, during the 10 p.m. count in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, staff members discovered that Lory Bill Germa was not accounted for.
Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30, 2025. Foreign nationals who have not yet applied through the PEQ will need […]
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On July 4, 2025, Donald Pepper, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the aquatic animal disease Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) in oyster samples collected in Egmont Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Dermo does not pose a risk to human health or food safety, but it can cause increased oyster mortality and decreased growth rates. This is the first confirmed case of Dermo in PEI.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the aquatic animal diseases multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) and Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) in oyster samples collected in Chaleur Bay, Québec.
Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the questions for the 2026 Census of Population and the 2026 Census of Agriculture have been published .
Adding land to reserves contributes to First Nations development of healthier, more sustainable communities, which benefits both their own and neighbouring communities.
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit 8 Wing Trenton alongside Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, strengthening Canada’s operational reach at home and abroad.
Federal investment of up to $105 million will connect more than 6,500 homes
Government of Canada to bring high-speed Internet access to Saskatchewan communities
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $21.5 million toward cutting-edge, made-in-Canada carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies — from advancing CO2 storage sites and subsurface analysis technologies to cleaner diesel engines.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $21.5 million toward cutting-edge, made-in-Canada carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies — from advancing CO2 storage sites and subsurface analysis technologies to cleaner diesel engines.
The Government of Canada supports inclusive arts programming
Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) released the National Board of Investigation’s (BOI) findings into the death of Robert Pickton on May 31, 2024, following an assault involving another inmate at Port-Cartier Institution on May 19, 2024.
Provincial and federal governments investing $4.4 million to support small agri-food businesses, expand export opportunities and increase food safety
On June 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta next week to attend the Calgary Stampede and meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture and agri-food industry. Alberta is crucial to Canada’s agricultural sector, accounting for more than a quarter of farm revenues – the highest in the country.
Government of Canada investments support jobs, productivity and product development