Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Northwest Territories, jointly announced the signing of the Canada–Northwest Territories Nature Agreement to advance nature-related priorities, in collaboration with Indigenous governments, across the territory.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in a chat organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. The Minister will discuss Canada-U.S. relations, tariff threats, and how Canada can adapt and innovate to address these challenges.

Small craft harbours play a vital role in our community, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. In addition to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s annual budget of $90 million to upgrade small craft harbours, Budget 2024 announced $463.3 million over three years for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25.

Under Budget 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing just over 34 million dollars in fishing harbours in the Gulf and Nova Scotia including Glace Bay, Louisbourg, Upper Whitehead and Grand Etang.

Today the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first recipients of the of the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.

Federal funding to support career-focused opportunities for New Brunswick high school students

Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley visits le Centre de la francophonie in Whitehorse.

Parliamentary Secretary Taleeb Noormohamed met with representatives of the Racial Equity Screen Office, a recipient of the Creative Export Canada funding program.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, visited Chantier Naval Forillon (CNF) to see the work in progress and highlight a significant milestone for the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).

February 24, 2025 – The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call back to discuss her visit to the United Kingdom. The Minister will be in the country for a bilateral visit from February 24 to 25, 2025.

A federal investment of $160,000 to the Town of Blind River, through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund, will support the purchase of a new bus.

Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the current regulated area for plum pox virus (PPV) in Ontario's Niagara region to prevent this plant disease from spreading further and to safeguard the region's tender fruit trees and associated industries.

The Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce funding for projects to help combat aquatic invasive species across Canada.

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced four new members being appointed to the National Seniors Council (NSC). The NSC engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors.

February 2025

Some employers and foreign nationals may have to wait on pursuing provincial nominations for permanent residency from Saskatchewan. The SINP announced a temporary pause on all new Job Approval Forms (JAFs), effective February 18, 2025. Foreign nationals and employers who have not yet submitted Job Approval Forms (JAFs) to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) […]

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to London, United Kingdom (U.K.), for a bilateral visit from February 24 to 25, 2025.

Cheryl Hickman is appointed as chairperson of the Canada Council for the Arts for a five-year term, effective July 28, 2025.

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $1,668,500 to help pave the way for the City of Temiskaming Shores to showcase Northern Ontario mining businesses and organizations on the world stage at three separate events in 2024 and 2025.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, today issued the following statement

Today, you can start filing your 2024 income tax return online.

In accordance with section 35(2) of the Status of the Artist Act Procedural Regulations (the Regulations), the Canada Industrial Relations Board (the Board) gives notice that it has received an application for review from the Directors Guild of Canada (the Guild).

Investing in accessible creative and cultural spaces helps to bring people of all abilities together and reinforces the importance of inclusion and unity. This is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in accessible infrastructure projects, including renovations and retrofits that improve existing facilities, to remove barriers and provide opportunities for all Canadians to participate fully and make lasting impact to our society and economy.

An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life cost less for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and ensure Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them.