Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined repayable investment of over $15 million to support the growth of eight Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area businesses.
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Government of Canada invests over $15 million to strengthen innovation and advanced industries in Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
FedDev Ontario investment will help eight local businesses scale up, develop new products and solutions
These US workers have an advantage in moving to Canada
Some citizens of the United States seeking to move and work in Canada have advantages and facilitations to help them do so more easily. The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)—Canada’s name for the USMCA free trade agreement—lets certain U.S. and Mexican citizens work in Canada more easily in specific business categories. Among the advantages that eligible […]
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Improving access to health services for Francophone minority communities in British Columbia
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $345,000 to the Government of British Columbia for its project “Equitable Access to Personal Health Information”.
Competition Bureau to release report and hold technical briefing on the big benefits of data portability for Canadians
On January 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau will release the findings of its study on how data portability can unlock competition and empower Canadians in the digital world.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Timberlea
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West and Kirk MacDiarmid, President of the Mayflower Curling Club.
Canadian Coast Guard advances planning for the future polar icebreakers maintenance port in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Today, Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Glace Bay and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced Sydney, Nova Scotia, as the preferred location to explore the maintenance port for the Canadian Coast Guard’s future polar icebreakers.
Minister Olszewski approves emergency assistance to Pimicikamak Cree Nation
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
Every Thursday at 7 p.m. Hello Film! Free screenings at the NFB in January and FebruaryÂ
As of January 15, the NFB’s series of free public screenings will resume on Thursdays at the Alanis Obomsawin Theatre in the Quartier des Spectacles. The months of January and February will be filled with wonderful cultural evenings featuring recent gems from the NFB’s collection on the big screen
Start the year off right by streaming Canadian with the NFB. In January, discover two new offerings: a documentary feature and an animated short.
This January, everyone’s invited to keep on streaming Canadian on NFB platforms! We’re celebrating the new year with the free online launch of two award-winning new films: a feature-length documentary and an animated short, now available to view all across the country
NFB animation shines at the 2026 Victoria Film Festival. Four dazzling shorts, including the WORLD PREMIERE of Bahij Jaroudiâs Bisou sauvage.
Festivalgoers at the 2026 Victoria Film Festival (Feb. 6–15) will be treated to a showcase of great Canadian animation featuring four National Film Board of Canada (NFB) shorts—including the WORLD PREMIERE of Toronto filmmaker Bahij Jaroudi’s Bisou sauvage.
Tribunal Initiates InquiryâForged Grinding Media from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Moly-Cop Canada, of Kamloops, British Columbia, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Canada invests to build a more affordable, reliable energy future
Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $3 million in funding through the Energy Innovation Program’s Smart Grids Regulatory Innovation Capacity Building Call for Proposals to support four Alberta projects that will enhance grid reliability and resiliency in the province.
Government of Canada invests in youth gang prevention in Rexdale
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour, announced $1.89 million in funding to the United Nations Association in Canada for a new initiative aimed at reducing youth involvement in gangs and violent crime in Toronto’s Rexdale community through Public Safety Canada’s Youth Gang Prevention Fund.
Minister Anandasangaree and Secretary of State Sahota to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for a morning media opportunity and media availability following the summit on combatting extortion targeting individuals and businesses.
Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution
On January 10, 2026, Claude Fournier, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Beaver Creek Institution
On January 6, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Government of Canada awards a $9.47 million contract to revitalize Rouge Beach and Marsh in Rouge National Urban Park
Project will restore habitats, enhance visitor facilities, connect trails, and strengthen climate resilience.
Government of Canada invests in youth crime prevention in Scarborough
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced over $1.16 million in federal support to the Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
2025 in review: Canada’s biggest changes for international students and PGWP eligibility
In 2025, Canada introduced several changes affecting international students and recent graduates—from new rules for changing schools to updated eligibility requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). These updates matter whether you’re planning to study in Canada, are already here on a study permit, or are aiming to work on a PGWP after graduation. Discover your […]
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My work permit is expiring soon: Is it worth starting a study program in Canada?
If your work authorization is soon to expire, going back to school may help your chances of remaining and settling in Canada permanently—especially if you have already qualified for a permanent residence (PR) stream or pathway, and submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI). However, beginning a study program as a former worker in Canada brings […]
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Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canadaâs small and medium-sized enterprises
Competition Bureau launches study of competition in the financing of Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises January 12, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Statement from Public Services and Procurement Canada on the Office of the Procurement Ombudâs Report on the Administration of Contracts for Interpretation Services
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)’s Translation Bureau is committed to delivering high-quality interpretation services that uphold Canada’s linguistic duality and reflect the expectations of Canadians.
Minister Solomon in Welland to announce regional tariff relief to help businesses compete, build and transform
FedDev Ontario investment supports four businesses in southern Ontario to modernize operations, protect jobs, and unlock new opportunities for growth at home and abroad
Southern Ontario businesses to receive support to compete, build and transform amid shifting market conditions with Government of Canada investment
Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced a combined investment of more than $3.4 million for four businesses to respond, adapt and compete amid shifting market conditions.