Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Benoît Bourque, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, on behalf of the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation and His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Grand-Bouctouche.

As of August 31, 958,850 applications remained in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. Considering that the backlog at the end of the month prior was 901,700, this marks yet another month with the backlog increasing. Consult with an experienced immigration representative For context, here is a look at the backlog over the last […]

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Arrivals of temporary residents have declined significantly in July 2025, with worker arrivals down 37% and student arrivals down 55%, compared to July 2024.* According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 18,500 new workers arrived in Canada in July 2025. This marks a significant decline from the 29,595 who arrived […]

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will comply with the interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Canada today.

Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Budi Santoso, Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, in Ottawa.

On September 24, 2025, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the CRTC, Vicky Eatrides, met with the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

Alex Boya’s animated short Bread Will Walk (Le pain se lève) making its Quebec premiere in competition

On September 19, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

The introduction of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), represents a critical step toward addressing long-standing inequities under the registration provisions of the Indian Act that have deeply affected First Nations individuals and families.

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Minister responsible for Canada Post, will provide details on new measures to address the challenges facing Canada Post and advance its transformation.

Please be advised that the Tŝilhqot’in Nation Nitsilʔin-Qi (Council of Chiefs), the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Jodie Wickens, Minister of Children and Family Development for British Columbia, will celebrate Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s inherent right to care for its children and to preserve their connection to their family, community and culture.

7th round of funding will help 11 British Columbia (B.C.) companies pilot technologies that will support the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative B.C. economy.

CBSA launches new phase in the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing modernization project

Individuals seeking entry to Canada are now subject to AI screening when entering Canada at some land ports of entry (POEs). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has developed a new tool, the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI), to aid its officers screening people seeking entrance to Canada. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special […]

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Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous vessels can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.

On September 20, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Canada is leading the way as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Member States assemble in Montréal to work together to make international civil aviation safe, secure, accessible, and build stronger connections to grow our economy.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister, on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York City, New York.

“We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, met on the margins of High-Level Week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will be participating in ALL IN 2025.

As part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to support the security situation in Haiti, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced new funding of $60 million to support multilateral efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Haiti...

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced new funding of $60 million to support multilateral efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Haiti. The announcement was made during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York City, New York. The funding is being distributed as follows:

The Government of Canada is investing nearly $20 million through the CIHR Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies and partners to support seven research platforms. These platforms will strengthen Canada’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to emerging infectious diseases, while addressing the social, behavioural, and health system challenges that arise during pandemics and other health emergencies.

On September 19, 2025, Thomas Anthony McDonald, an inmate from Pacific Institution / Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

For many CELPIP test takers, the speaking component is often the portion of the test that requires the most preparation. Maximizing your score on the speaking test can require some practice, but it will also be one of the most confidence-building skills in your English abilities. If you’re looking to strengthen your English-language skills, make […]

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