This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, was in the Quebec City area to meet with producers, partners and provincial stakeholders in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Minister MacDonald was accompanied by his Parliamentary Secretary, Sophie Chatel.

Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury highlighted the $2.6 million in funding for Cambrian College to develop Northeastern Ontario’s first Level II dental assisting program.

Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score may be higher than you think. Many candidates within Canada’s Express Entry system may be omitting factors that could increase their CRS scores, due to unfamiliarity with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) rules. Considering additional factors around work experience or having a joint application with a spouse when […]

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The incoming cohort of international students can expect to benefit from recent cuts to the international student program, if they hope to settle in Canada as permanent residents (PRs) after their studies. The idea that cuts to the student program will benefit incoming students may seem surprising. Discover your options to study in Canada After […]

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Regional Defence Investment Initiative helps businesses grow, innovate and scale up for global defence opportunities

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has shared its preliminary analysis and proposed course of action with FNC Quota Limited Partnership (FNC Quota)/Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated (Clearwater) and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)/Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) on the court-ordered redetermination involving Greenland halibut and northern shrimp fishing licences re-issued from Clearwater to FNC Quota. These licences authorize FNC Quota/Clearwater to fish in a number of areas, including Canadian fishing areas in Davis Strait.

PrairiesCan is assisting Prairie businesses and organizations to play a bigger role in strengthening national security and meeting international commitments

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment 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.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Eligible businesses can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to scale up, improve productivity and access supply chain opportunities

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), issued the following statement:

The federal government is partnering with The Human Development Council by investing more than $1.3 million to help connect Veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness to housing supports in New Brunswick’s urban areas.

In the ever-evolving global threat landscape, Canada must take action to strengthen its domestic capabilities to defend our interests, secure our sovereignty and shape our future.

This week, regulations were tabled in Parliament that would support the full implementation of the mandatory licence refusal and revocation requirements brought into force in Spring 2025. Engagement is ongoing.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded her visit to Brussels, Belgium, where she advanced Canada’s cooperation with the European Union (EU) and participated in the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

Amendments to Canada’s border bill set limits to the governor general’s ability to cancel or suspend immigration applications, and to cancel, vary, or suspend immigration documents such as work permits, study permits, and permanent resident cards. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security […]

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During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence and following the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $1,333,430 for the DisAbled Women’s Network Canada (DAWN Canada) for their project Scaling Resilience and Change. DAWN Canada will work with partners to expand a peer support model for women and 2SLGBTQI+ people with disabilities who have experienced gender-based violence.

The President of the Treasury Board will highlight measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel and lumber industries

Moving to Canada is a fresh start. It also brings new financial decisions, including when and how to borrow. Understanding the basics of personal lending may help you plan ahead, avoid stress, and build a strong financial foundation. Here are five areas to think about as you settle in. Learn more about the TD New […]

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Canada and Mexico share a longstanding partnership built on strong people-to-people, economic and cultural ties. In September 2025, our two countries elevated their relationship through the launch of the Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Guided by the Canada–Mexico Action Plan (CMAP), it seeks to make North America the most competitive, dynamic, and resilient economic region in the world.

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, will announce FedNor investments in support of Indigenous-led economic development initiatives across Northern Ontario. Minister Hajdu will also announce a new support program for Indigenous-led clean energy projects in the region.

Trucking is vital to connecting Canada’s vast and expansive territory and bridging our united economies.

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry.

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of innovation in the defence sector.

Opening statement to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy: Competition is critical to building a stronger, more affordable economy Speech December 4, 2025