Today, Okanese First Nation is celebrating the grand opening of its newly-constructed Okanese Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve Building—a vibrant, community-driven space dedicated to nurturing early childhood development and school readiness.
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Tribunal Initiates InquiryâTruck Bodies from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Morgan Canada Corporation, of Bolton, Ontario, and Morgan Transit Corporation of Laval, Quebec, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies 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).
The Canadian Coast Guard announces the completion of the CCGS Baie de Gaspé and the start of the construction of the Near-Shore Fisheries Research Vessel
Media are invited to Chantier Naval Forillon. Member of Parliament Serge Cormier will celebrate the completion of the tenth and final Bay Class search and rescue vessel built by Chantier Naval Forillon, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Baie de Gaspé, and the start of construction of the Near-Shore Fisheries Research Vessel.
Minister Fraser, Premier Eby, and Attorney General Sharma underscore collaboration behind Canadaâs new bail and sentencing reforms
The Government of Canada has taken action against the rise in crime by introducing sweeping reforms that would make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher by targeting extortions and sexual offences.
Minister Hodgson to make funding announcements and give keynote addresses at Energy Innovation Forum and Atlantic Council Summit on the Future of Energy Security in Toronto
On October 29, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will deliver remarks at the opening session of the Energy Innovation Forum in Toronto, co-hosted by the International Energy Agency and the Government of Canada. Minister Hodgson will also participate in a carbon dioxide removal announcement and announce support for a battery project.
Canadian Grain Commission will use surplus to avoid new fee increases
The Canadian Grain Commission will continue to use its surplus to cover budget shortfalls and avoid potential fee increases until 2028. This decision builds on previous measures to bring down costs for the Canadian grain sector while ensuring programs and services continue to deliver results to producers and industry.
Minister Fraser and Minister Wiebe to hold a press conference on providing support to first responders
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable Matt Wiebe, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba, will hold a press conference on provisions in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act providing support to first responders.
Itinerary: Canada hosting the G7 Energy and Environment Ministersâ Meeting and Ministerial on Climate Action
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
16 new projects in production at the National Film Board of Canada. Cross-country wave of bold new NFB storytelling.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) greenlit 16 productions and co-productions between January and September 2025.
Calgary resident charged with attempted drug importation
CBSA officers at Coutts, AB port of entry seized approx. 77 kg of cocaine from the cab of a commercial truck.
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry to give opening remarks at the Canadian Steel Conference
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will give opening remarks at the Canadian Steel Conference, where he will discuss current challenges, solutions and measures of support for the sector.
Secretary of State van Koeverden announces funding to support mental health of national team athletes and coaches
Funding will help ensure continuation of mental health services for athletes and coaches
Born outside Canada with a Canadian grandparent? Applying for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship under the current interim measures
If you were born outside Canada and one of your grandparents was Canadian, you may be eligible to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government in March of 2025, if you are affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent, you can submit an […]
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Budget 2025 to invest in Canadian workers
Canada has a skilled and adaptable workforce, the most educated in the world. On November 4, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will table Budget 2025 – the government’s plan to deliver generational, transformational investments to grow our economy, empower workers, create high-paying careers, and protect and support those most affected by trade disruptions.
Canada and New Brunswick invest in road infrastructure to support more housing in Bathurst
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
Minister Fraser, Premier Eby and Attorney General Sharma to hold a press conference on reforms to crack down on sexual offenders and extortion
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia and the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General and Deputy Premier of British Columbia, will hold a press conference on provisions in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act targeting sexual offenders and extortion through bail and sentencing reforms.
PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw. Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from select universities and colleges. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This draw represents […]
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Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks. Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws (October 8 to 21) The province recently published […]
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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to visit China
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Shanghai, Beijing, and Qingdao, China, from October 27 to November 3, to strengthen agricultural collaboration and raise priorities for Canadians.
New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status
Immigration New Brunswick will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing work authorization due to longer processing times. Earlier this week, the province said that it can now issue letters of support for AIP endorsees whose work permits are set to expire before their permanent residence […]
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Secretary of State Zerucelli to make an announcement in Etobicoke ahead of Budget 2025
Secretary of State Zerucelli to make an announcement in Etobicoke ahead of Budget 2025
Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Ottawa ahead of Budget 2025
Minister Hajdu to make an announcement in Ottawa ahead of Budget 2025
Statement on United Nations Day
Today, on United Nations Day, we mark the founding of an institution that is central to our values and vision for the world. Since the end of the Second World War, the UN has helped make our world safer and more prosperous.
CBSA seizes over $2.2 million in contraband cigarettes
CBSA officers at the Burnaby Container Examination Facility seized over $2.2M in contraband cigarettes hidden in a shipment – keeping profits out of organized crime.
The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China
The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China