Minister Olszewski to announce support for local business to adapt to new trade realities and grow
Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced FedNor funding totalling $4,929,180 for six community and business growth initiatives that will benefit Temiskaming Shores and communities throughout Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,929,180 for six projects that will accelerate economic and business growth in Temiskaming Shores and communities across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Publicly visible information on your LinkedIn profile can be reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and has the potential to affect the final decision on your Express Entry application. As a practical measure, ensure your LinkedIn profile is accurate, current, and consistent with the information submitted in your Express Entry profile, as this […]
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In 2025, Canada faced persistent droughts, powerful thunderstorms, snow and ice storms, scorching heat, and intense wildfires.
The Government of Canada supports the expansion of our audiovisual industry in the international Francophonie
FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.1 million will help local companies to scale operations, adopt advanced technologies, and strengthen local supply chains
The Government of Canada is committed to mobilizing public and private capital to promote investment in sustainability, as part of the transition to net-zero. Budget 2025 reconfirmed the government’s support for the arm’s-length development of made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines, also known as a taxonomy, and committed to the selection of an external organization to lead it by the end of the year.
The Government of Canada remains steadfast in the unwavering commitment to honour and support our country’s Veterans, including those who have served during times of war, armed conflict and peace.
Government of Canada supports trail upgrades for improved safety, accessibility, climate resilience
Atlantic Canadian film and television are reaching new heights, with PictureNL recently celebrating $1 billion in production activity. Building on this momentum, the Government of Canada is investing in projects that will help the industry explore opportunities to expand on the international stage.
Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden concluded a series of meetings and events in the United States and Mexico, aimed at strengthening collaboration in the lead-up to next year’s tournament
Competition has finally begun to ease in the Express Entry pool, in the face of large draws and consistent candidate selections. Over the last month, the number of top-scoring profiles (501 – 1200) has dropped by 4,928 profiles, down 18.2% from a high of 27,110 profiles just one month ago. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]
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Canada’s immigration backlog has topped one million applications, and the proportion of backlogged Express Entry applications has grown by 29% relative to the preceding month. The study permit backlog decreased for the first time since July 2025. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the latest numbers for the month of October on its website […]
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Canada’s population declined in the third quarter of 2025, according to newly-released preliminary estimates by Statistics Canada. Between July 1 and October 1, 2025, Canada’s population decreased by 76,068 (-0.2%). This is the first time Statistics Canada’s quarterly population estimates have shown a population decrease in 2025. Angus Reid wants your opinion Statistics Canada notes […]
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On December 12, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized at Bowden Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 399; and Created an Express […]
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On December 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized.
Today, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced that the Department of National Defence (DND) has acquired a 52-unit apartment building in Courtenay, British Columbia (B.C.). This $19.1 million apartment complex will provide accommodations for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members working at 19 Wing Comox, with occupancy expected to begin in summer 2026.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on March 13, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-001, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and Korea.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced 3 appointments to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a successful European visit to France, the United Kingdom, and Germany during which he reinforced Canada’s commitment to shared economic prosperity, resilient supply chains, and stronger transatlantic collaboration.
On December 16, 2025, Roger Murray, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the spotlight in New York City’s Animation First Festival (February 3 to 8, 2026) with internationally acclaimed shorts by new voices and Oscar-nominated visionaries from Montreal’s vibrant animation community.
The federal government has granted British Columbia an additional 960 spaces for provincial nomination in 2025, a portion of which will go toward waitlisted International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications. This brings the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP’s) total nomination allocation to 6,214—up from 5,254 following its previous nomination increase for the year. British Columbia […]
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