It’s a privilege to join you for this year’s CANSEC. My thanks to Christyn Cianfarani and everyone at CADSI for organizing this important event, and for bringing us together.

On May 27, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

The Government of Canada is committed to creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in community activities, programs, and services.

Located northeast of downtown Ottawa, this district is an example of suburban planning traditions of the second half of the 19th century.

It is a pleasure to be here with you all today to bring you the annual CRTC update. My colleague, Nirmala Naidoo, Commissioner for Alberta and the Northwest Territories has delivered this address for the past few years.

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will be in Paris, France, from June 2 to 4, 2025, to attend the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), participate in meetings with WTO ministers and host a G7 trade ministers’ meeting.

Government of Canada partners with world’s leading physics research organization to advance scientific discovery

Yukon has shared details on its plans to distribute its limited PR nomination slots for 2025. In an email to CIC News, a representative for the territory shared how the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) plans to distribute its 2025 nominations: Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Like most provinces and territories, the Yukon saw […]

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Today, the Government of Canada concluded a successful Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM) to Thailand and Cambodia.

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement.

Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the introduction of Bill S-2 in the Senate, which addresses some of the remaining inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act.

In 2018 and 2019, there was a collaborative consultation process on reform with First Nations. Input was received from over 650 participants, representing 395 First Nation communities and/or a tribal councils.

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is expanding its services to include direct legal assistance at no cost to individuals, 18 years and older, who have experienced sexual misconduct in a Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) context.

Over the years, many of our CELPIP test takers have shared that adequate preparation has helped calm their nerves and enabled them to perform at their best on test day. So, in this post, we have compiled six of our most essential and impactful tips that have helped candidates like you succeed in their CELPIP […]

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The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is back at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 8–14), with a strong presence throughout the event.

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce today the publication of the CAN/ASC-2.8:2025 – Accessible-Ready Housing standard. This new equity-based standard intends to help ensure homes are designed for adaptability, and ready to be accessible.

Accessibility Standards Canada is pleased to announce today the publication of the revised CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 (REV-2025)-Employment standard.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety; and the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement:

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, along with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, made the following statement:

To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances. Some processing times are updated weekly, while others are updated monthly. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Processing times for an application type can increase or decrease […]

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On May 27, 2025, Robert Edgar, an inmate from Bath Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

Today, the governments of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and United States issued the following statement:

On July 1, Canadian culture, identity and pride will shine! Join the celebration!

Foreign nationals on closed work permits will continue to benefit from a COVID-era temporary public policy allowing them to change employers and/or occupations prior to obtaining a new work permit. Under this policy, a foreign worker on closed work permit can obtain authorization from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to begin working for a […]

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Media are invited to learn about the program and artists performing at this year’s national Canada Day celebrations