Canada Invests in Phase 2 of the Global Initiative on Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy

School food programs make life easier. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for nomination through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The Manitoba PNP (MPNP) prioritized candidates with advanced levels of education and those who had received direct invitations. PEI held its second draw of 2025 this week, targeting PEI-based candidates, as well as international […]

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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will be conducting defence and sovereignty related operations in the Arctic from February 23 to March 9, 2025, in the vicinity of Inuvik and Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest Territories, under Operation (Op) NANOOK-NUNALIVUT.

The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, issued the following statement today to mark National Aviation Day

Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, along with Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, will announce the signing of an agreement to share a percentage of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) ground lease revenues.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria, will visit Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon from February 22 to 27, 2025, to consult with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, subject matter experts, regional actors and international partners, on promoting inclusive governance and the protection of human rights in Syria.

On February 21, 2025, Evan Foureyes, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.

If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you may have noticed that the OINP has issued only 4 invitations to apply for nomination in 2025—a far cry from the 14,760 invitations the OINP issued during the first two months of 2024. This pause in OINP immigration draws mirrors that […]

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Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Barbados, where he represented Canada at the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and reinforced Canada’s strategic partnerships with the region.

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced more than $38 million in new funding for several initiatives at the 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The multifaceted strategic partnership between Canada and CARICOM continues to demonstrate shared priorities and Canada's commitment to the region.

Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Granville), will meet with representatives from the Racial Equity Screen Office as part of the announcement.

Today, at the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and her provincial and territorial counterparts discussed the progress being made to improve trade within Canada.

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Singapore and Brunei after participating in the third annual Canada-in-Asia Conference (CIAC), which was held from February 19 to 21, 2025, and organized by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada.

Today, the Department of Finance released for public comment draft legislative proposals (and related explanatory notes) that would implement Budget 2024’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Chain investment tax credit.

Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced the upcoming removal of an additional 20 federal exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), reducing the number of federal exceptions from 39 to 19. The majority of exceptions removed relate to government procurement, providing Canadian businesses greater opportunity to compete across the country.

A strong northern food sector is essential for community wellbeing and thriving economies across the territories. Investing in local food initiatives promotes self-reliance, creates jobs and fosters culturally-relevant food systems.

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced federal investments of over $4 million into five local food initiatives in the Northwest Territories. This funding, delivered by CanNor, will support communities, organizations and businesses in improving infrastructure to produce, harvest, process and distribute local and country foods, as well as promote a competitive agricultural sector in the territory.

Chief Rene Chaboyer and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced that Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement agreement for the Cumberland House Cree Nation – IR100A Specific Claim.

Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, would like to acknowledge the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims with the following First Nation Communities: Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; James Smith Cree Nation #370; Little Black Bear First Nation; Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation; Moosomin First Nation; Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation; Pasqua First Nation; Piapot First Nation; Pelican Lake First Nation; Poundmaker Cree Nation; Saulteaux First Nation; Sweetgrass First Nation; Waterhen Lake First Nation and Witchekan Lake First Nation.

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced the re-appointment of 3 members, Michele Hengen, James Laws, and Govert Verstralen to Farm Credit Canada’s Board of Directors. The 3 members have each served on the Board since 2017 and will continue for a term of 4 years, effective immediately.

The global shift to decarbonization is creating jobs in key sectors, such as the auto industry and construction. To achieve net-zero emissions while remaining economically competitive, Canada needs a skilled and adaptable workforce that can meet that high demand.

Backgrounder

Yesterday, the Department of Finance hosted a recurring briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders, as well as provincial and territorial representatives on Canada-U.S. economic issues. A representative from the Embassy of Canada to the United States also joined the call.

This week, the Government of Canada successfully priced its third new issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds. This $2 billion issuance of a 7-year bond is part of a commitment to regular green bond issuances. This issuance is the fourth offering of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds following the prior issuances of a 10-year, $4 billion green bond in February 2024, which was re-opened in October 2024 for an additional $2 billion, and Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5 billion green bond in March 2022.