On August 4, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to help seniors
Communities are stronger when every Canadian feels connected, supported and included. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates opportunities for thousands of seniors to take the active role in their communities that they deserve.
Backgrounder: New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
Canada and Ontario invest in public transit infrastructure for North Bay residents
North Bay is gearing up for more sustainable and convenient transit thanks to a combined investment of over $20.6 million from the federal and provincial governments and the City of North Bay.
Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in public transit infrastructure for North Bay residents
The federal government is investing $8,362,099 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for these eight projects. The Government of Ontario is investing $6,896,755. The City of North Bay is contributing $5,433,480.
How to prepare for your citizenship interview
If you are applying for Canadian citizenship, you may be required to do an interview with an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) official. Conducting an official interview with your citizenship application on the line may feel nerve-wracking. Understanding the role of the interview in the application process and taking time to prepare can help […]
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Bay
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, and Peter Chirico, Mayor of North Bay.
New Research Funding Will Help to Strengthen Canadaâs National School Food Program
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have partnered to launch a new school food-focused research funding opportunity, under the 2025-26 Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grant.
Tribunal Initiates Expiry ReviewâHotârolled Carbon Steel Plate and Highâstrength Lowâalloy Steel Plate from Ukraine
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on November 10, 2020, in expiry review RR 2019 004, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low alloy steel plate from Ukraine and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
Government of Canada to launch call for proposals for community projects to help seniors
The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Victoria to make an announcement regarding the New Horizons for Seniors Program to help seniors be connected and active members of their communities.
CBSA officers seize 29 kg of methamphetamine from a traveller at Vancouver International Airport leading to criminal charges
On July 18, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine from the luggage of a traveller destined for Hong Kong. Officers discovered the methamphetamine concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases. This quantity of methamphetamine represents an estimated 150,000 individual doses.
Modification -Â Minister Anand and Minister Champagne will hold a virtual call back from Mexico
Minister Anand and Minister Champagne will hold a virtual call back from Mexico
Lost your job on a closed work permit? What to do next
Temporary foreign workers in Canada must abide by the conditions imposed on their work permit—it is illegal to work for another employer, in another location, or in another role not specified on your work permit. If you lose or quit your job, you may be eligible to obtain a new employer-specific work permit from within […]
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Royal Canadian Navy to Enhance Maritime Operations with New Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Today, the Government of Canada announced the award of two contracts to MDA Space to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six state-of-the-art Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The initial acquisition contract for two UAS is valued at approximately $39 million (including taxes) and the initial in-service support contract has an estimated value of $27 million (including taxes) for a period of five years and could be extended up to 20 years. These UAS will enhance the RCN’s ability to conduct long-range surveillance and targeting operations.
Tax season may be over, but protecting your information is a year-round priority
Tax-filing season may be over, but protecting Canadians’ information remains a year round priority.
Softwood Lumber Industry Announcement
The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an important announcement regarding the Softwood Lumber Industry.
Canada and Ukraine call on Russia to return Ukrainian children
As co-chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada and Ukraine renew their call for Russia to immediately and unconditionally return Ukrainian children who have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred from Ukraine. These children have faced unimaginable pain as they were unlawfully deported or forcibly taken away from their families and their communities in clear violation of international law.
Statement by the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on the unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation
We, the members of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, reiterate our unwavering commitment to the protection of children affected by Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, in line with international humanitarian law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Ministers Anand and Champagne to travel to Mexico to deepen Canada-Mexico ties
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico from August 5 to 6, 2025 for a bilateral visit aimed at strengthening Canada’s strategic partnership with Mexico.
Death of an inmate from Archambault InstitutionÂ
On August 2, 2025, Jean Sébastien Béland, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Canadian Armed Forces air drop humanitarian assistance in Gaza
The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid.
Provincial immigration candidates receive invitations in Newfoundland and Labrador’s latest draw
On July 29, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. Invitations were issued to Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued a total of […]
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Alberta PNP issues invitations to construction workers in latest draw
On July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) sent out more invitations to provincial immigration candidates. Candidates were selected based on their professional expertise and their capacity to address critical labor shortages within Alberta’s economy. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The province’s most recent draw issued invitations under the Alberta […]
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West Kootenay in British Columbia lists designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence
West Kootenay, a community located in south eastern British Columbia, has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area’s southern boundary runs along the US border from Rock Creek on the West to Yahk on the East. It’s northwestern boundary extends to the area around […]
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Government of Canada supports International Culturefest in Saint John
The Honourable Wayne Long Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announces funding for the Saint John Newcomers Centre’s International Culturefest.