Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The department issued 6,500 ITAs in a French-proficiency category-based draw. To be considered candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 428, and to have created an Express Entry candidate profile before 4:41 […]
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Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Ministerial Lead for Jasper, issued a statement following the meeting of the Jasper Recovery Working Group.
The Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated Framework Agreement was signed on Wednesday, February 19, by Chief Bill Ward of Metepenagiag and Chief George Ginnish of Natoaganeg, Directors of Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, and Tammy Drew-Howse, Associate Regional Director General, ISC Atlantic Region. The agreement serves as a roadmap for transferring water and wastewater management services from the Government of Canada to Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, clearly defining roles and responsibilities. It addresses key gaps in service standards, capacity building, regulations and funding, advancing the goal of self-sufficiency for Mi’kmaw First Nations.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, concluded her visit to Sydney after leading a delegation of approximately 220 Canadians from 140 organizations on the Team Canada Trade Mission to Australia.
Upgrades to an events and cultural facility and to the bridge structure along the main road will help improve a community area in Alberta, thanks to a combined investment of more than $5 million from the federal government and Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
The Government of Canada is providing over $11 million to the Tsay Keh Dene Nation to support key priorities identified by the Nation, including economic development, governance, community development, wellness and other socio-economic opportunities.
The development of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) initiative in the Toronto to Quebec City corridor is Canada’s largest infrastructure project in over a generation. Due to the complexity of this initiative and to maximize value to taxpayers, Transport Canada and Public Services Procurement Canada conducted an innovative procurement process to:
On February 17, 2025, Correctional Officers in the medium security unit at Stony Mountain Institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution.
Today, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, launched an investment of up to $4.8 million in a call for proposals for organizations to help raise awareness of “Red flag” laws.
Government investments support IT sector and startup community in Prince Edward Island
Following the devastating 2021 fire, which destroyed 90 per cent of the structures in the Village of Lytton, the federal government is committed to supporting new community infrastructure after an investment of more than $25.9 million.
As Canada holds the G7 presidency this year, it is honoured to welcome foreign ministers to address pressing global challenges together and strengthen international cooperation.
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
Media representatives who wish to cover the visit must obtain media accreditation.
The Saskatchewan Doctors’ Strike of 1962 exemplifies fundamental conflicts in the development of Canadian public healthcare.
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking proactive measures to protect the health of people in Canada by authorizing and securing the supply of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part of our readiness and potential use, as needed, based on risk conditions.
An announcement on clean energy and natural resources in Prince Edward Island
Eastern Ontario is a leader in research and development, fueling innovation across industries. As a key part of Canada’s economic success, the Government of Canada is investing in the life sciences sector and the organizations that support them as well as our local businesses in regions across the country to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed now and in the future.
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that the Government of Canada is investing $389,197 in the Afro-Heritage Association of Sudbury (AHA) to support the continued delivery of the Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program (NOBEEP). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
If you are working in Canada on a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), there may come a time when you need to extend your work permit. There are many reasons you might need to extend this work permit. This article will go over some of the reasons why you would need […]
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Member of Parliament Ben Carr will announce federal funding for a new project by Coalition of Manitoba Cultural Communities for Families.
Government of Canada to announce support for ConnexionWorks
The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of the homebuilding and construction sectors in southern Ontario.