The Government of Canada is taking the next step toward replacing the Phoenix pay system to drive efficiency and effectiveness across government.
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Court imposes significant penalties on two B.C. commercial prawn harvesters
On the Pacific Coast of Canada, the lucrative commercial prawn fishery is a significant source of revenue for commercial harvesters, as well as providing processing-related jobs that benefit coastal communities.
Ministers Olszewski, Hodgson, Gull-Masty and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2025 Wildfires Season
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2025 wildfires season.
McMaster and PEI launch program for internationally-trained physicians
A new program will make it easier for internationally-trained doctors to practice medicine in Canada. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship will provide international medicine graduates (IMGs) with a one-year training program in internal medicine, helping them to become licensed to practice in PEI after completion. Physicians who complete the fellowship will be expected to practice […]
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Government of Canada announces next steps in Alexandra Bridge replacement projectÂ
The Government of Canada continues to invest in improvements to transportation and mobility in the National Capital Region and is making progress on its commitment to replace the Alexandra Bridge.
Minister Joly to address the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal regarding Canadaâs economy and industrial priorities
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions will participate in a discussion regarding Canada’s economy and industrial priorities, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal.
Express Entry: IRCC issues more invitations to PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 125 ITAs in a targeted draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 784; and Created […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented a seasonal outlook for summer
Property owner fined $60,000 for destroying vital fish habitat on Vancouver Island, B.C.
Protecting fish and fish habit is vital to help sustain and support Canada’s precious marine species. Under Canada’s Fisheries Act, measures must be taken to avoid causing the death of fish and any harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat when conducting any work or activities in or near water.
Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities for a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada
Today, as the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag was raised on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $1.5 million to support the security needs of Pride festivals across Canada.
Protecting Canadaâs livestock industry with a new vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank, which will build on existing protections for the livestock industry and equip producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur.
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition
Algorithmic pricing is on the rise worldwide. In sectors ranging from hospitality to concert tickets to ridesharing, businesses are using algorithms to guide pricing strategies for their products or services. Today, the Competition Bureau has published a discussion paper—Algorithmic Pricing and Competition—for public consultation.
Backgrounder - Canada imposes fourth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against civilians in the West Bank
Persons (individuals and entities) in Canada or Canadians outside Canada are thereby prohibited from dealing in the property of, entering into transactions with, providing services to, transferring property to, or otherwise making goods available to these listed individuals.
Canada imposes fourth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations.
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich
Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Statement from Minister Gull-Masty on the Auditor Generalâs Report of Registration Services under the Indian Act
The Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, issued the following statement today
Statement from Minister Lightbound in Response to the Auditor Generalâs Report on its Performance Audit of Professional Services Contracts
Today, the Auditor General of Canada released her report on the Performance Audit of Professional Services Contracts, which included all professional services contracts awarded, and payments made by federal organizations to GC Strategies and other companies incorporated by its co-founders.
Royal Canadian Navy to commission His Majestyâs Canadian Ship Frédérick Rolette
Media are invited to attend the commissioning ceremony of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette.
Statement from Minister Lightbound in response to the Auditor Generalâs report on her performance audit of real property management
Today, the Auditor General of Canada presented her report on the performance audit of real property management, which examined the management of the government’s office space portfolio, as well as the management of the Federal Lands Initiative.
Sudbury unveils priority sectors and occupations for new permanent residence pathways
Sudbury has just announced its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Under these pilot programs, designated employers in the priority sectors will be able to support their foreign workers in eligible occupations to apply for permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility for the […]
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Statement by the Minister of National Defence in response to the Auditor General of Canadaâs report on Delivering Canadaâs Future Fighter Jet CapabilityÂ
Following the tabling of the Auditor General of Canada’s (AG) report on Canada’s fighter force, the Minister of National Defence, The Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement:
Minister Anand to welcome her Luxembourg counterpart to Ottawa
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Cooperation, and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, to Ottawa from June 10 to 12, 2025.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary - Medium security unit
On June 2, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.
Minister Joly and Petrina Gentile to discuss the future of the Canadian auto industry at the 2025 Canada Automotive Summit
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will be participating in a discussion with Petrina Gentile, automotive reporter with The Globe and Mail, at the 2025 Canada Automotive Summit.
Parks Canada in Cape Breton working with post secondary institutions on restoration projects
Historical carpentry program provides unique hands-on experience for students .