Science and research drive innovation and strengthen Canada’s global competitiveness. For decades, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has championed scientific excellence through groundbreaking research conducted both in space and on Earth. The microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station (ISS) accelerates medical conditions commonly seen in aging and inactive populations. What could take 10 to 20 years to study on Earth can be observed in as little as six months in space.

The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a federal funding announcement in support of the clean transportation industry.

Thousands of children of Canadians stand to gain citizenship. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has passed its third reading in the Senate as of Nov 19, 2025, and is expected to become law after receiving royal assent. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]

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As of September 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had a total of 996,700 applications in its backlog, the highest level recorded since November 2024. Among all application types, study permit applications recorded the largest month-over-month increase this year, climbing 10%. As of September 30, IRCC’s total application inventory stood at 2,200,100. The department […]

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The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will host an event at Hub350 in Kanata to highlight federal budget investments to support employment opportunities for young Canadians.

On November 20, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

CBSA announces Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement with Australia

Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements (CMAAs)

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, affirmed Canada’s commitment to space security and innovation at Space Canada’s Space Bound conference, which brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of space.

Communities across British Columbia will undertake active transportation improvement and planning projects after a federal investment of more than $6.3 million.

Competition Bureau expands its investigation into BWX Technologies’ acquisition of Kinectrics November 19, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau

The federal government is investing more than $6.3 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support eight active transportation improvement and planning projects across British Columbia.

If you are an international student who has applied for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) but have not yet received a decision, you may be worried about the expiry date of your interim work authorization. With increasing PGWP processing times, many graduates may already be approaching the end of their work authorization validity, without having […]

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Under Canadian leadership as the framework nation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) conducted Exercise RESOLUTE WARRIOR 25 from November 1 to 10, 2025, across central and eastern Latvia.

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced permanent controls as of December 19, 2025, for carisoprodol, a sedative drug that has been found in illegal drug markets around the world.

Government of Canada to announce investments in Rideau Canal National Historic Site infrastructure improvements

Funding is now available for eligible organizations in the region through the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Federal investment enriches tourism offerings and supports community events in the region

Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will deliver remarks to highlight high-tech co-operation between Canada and Sweden at the Ericsson Research & Development facility in Ottawa. He will be accompanied by Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Ericsson senior executives.

Canada’s federal government will once again miss their deadline to finalize amendments to the country’s Citizenship Act. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline to pass Bill C-3 by two months. Bill C-3 seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) on Canadian Citizenship, which was initially deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court […]

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Today, at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the historic announcement that Canada will increase its investment to European Space Agency (ESA) programs by $528.5 million. This investment represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes.

Yesterday, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, hosted a roundtable discussion with venture capital stakeholders to help advance Canada’s forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, introduced Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities.

On November 17, 2025, in the Court of Québec, Montréal, Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. (doing business as Réfection PIAT S.E.P.) pleaded guilty to one count of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, a violation of the Fisheries Act.