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Government of Canada invests $28.7 million to Train Clean Energy Workers and Expand AI Research Capacity

The world is rapidly changing, and Canada must be ready to lead in building the economy of the future. To meet this demand, it is more important than ever to equip Canadian workers with the skills they need to succeed in an energy sector that is rapidly evolving. At the same time, the Government of Canada is ensuring that researchers and innovators have the advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools and compute capacity needed to drive discovery and commercialization.

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Tribunal Initiates Expiry Review—Corrosion‑resistant Steel Sheet II from Türkiye and Vietnam

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its finding made on November 16, 2020, in inquiry NQ 2019 002, to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of corrosion resistant steel sheet II from Türkiye and Vietnam and subsidizing from Türkiye, and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.

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Have work permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program surpassed targets, as Poilievre claims?

Pierre Poilievre has claimed that the federal government has issued work permits in excess the planned “cap” for 2025. But the figures presented to support this claim are misleading. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In a statement published on the Conservative Party website, the party writes that “Carney’s government has […]

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Quebec issues more than 200 invitations for provincial immigration

On August 28, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 231 invitations to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Candidates were invited through two different streams of the program, either for their work experience in non-regulated skilled professions or their exceptional talent and ability, […]

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Ministers Robertson and Dabrusin and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to Announce Funding for Sustainable Affordable Housing

EDMONTON — The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Rebecca Bligh, will make an announcement supporting sustainable affordable housing in Alberta. Media availability will follow.

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Backgrounder: Investing across the Northwest Territories to build safe and strong communities

The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 33 recipients across the Northwest Territories in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

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Speaking Notes for The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State, Defence Procurement

The Government of Canada is changing its approach to defence spending—for the benefit of the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian industry, and our economy. I see a similar shift here in the United Kingdom through the National Security Strategy 2025, which emphasizes resilience at home, collective security abroad, and investment in sovereign capabilities.

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Biographical Notes – Gina Byrne

Ms. Byrne has held progressively senior roles at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation since 2007, serving this year as Chief Operating Officer. From 2019 to 2025 Ms. Byrne was CDIC’s Vice President, Member Risk & Resolution, and prior to that held several manager and managing director roles.