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Minister Champagne to highlight strategic partnership between Canada and Sweden with Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will deliver remarks to highlight high-tech co-operation between Canada and Sweden at the Ericsson Research & Development facility in Ottawa. He will be accompanied by Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Ericsson senior executives.
Deadline for amendment to Citizenship Act extended to January 2026
Canada’s federal government will once again miss their deadline to finalize amendments to the country’s Citizenship Act. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline to pass Bill C-3 by two months. Bill C-3 seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) on Canadian Citizenship, which was initially deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court […]
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Canada Deepens Space Ties with Europe Through Historic Investment
Today, at the SpaceBound 2025 Conference, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, made the historic announcement that Canada will increase its investment to European Space Agency (ESA) programs by $528.5 million. This investment represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes.
Defence Minister McGuinty hosts roundtable with defence industry stakeholders
Yesterday, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, hosted a roundtable discussion with venture capital stakeholders to help advance Canada’s forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.
Minister Champagne introduces legislation to implement Budget 2025: Canada Strong
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, introduced Bill C-15, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, an important first piece of legislation to advance key Budget 2025: Canada Strong priorities.
Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. fined $650,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in Quebec
On November 17, 2025, in the Court of Québec, Montréal, Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. (doing business as Réfection PIAT S.E.P.) pleaded guilty to one count of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, a violation of the Fisheries Act.
Contact centre accuracy and service representatives training
Canadians expect and deserve timely, reliable, and accurate service from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Supporting Canadians is a responsibility we take seriously.
Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution
On November 13, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
Launch of the Artemis II mission: only opportunity for media accreditation
Media wishing to cover the events associated with the launch of the historic Artemis II mission at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, must make an accreditation request. Media must be accredited in order to attend pre-launch events and the launch itself. This will be the only opportunity to submit an accreditation request.
National Defence to fly drones over downtown area of Ottawa Â
The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program.
Revitalizing spaces with natural infrastructure in Peel Region
Peel Region is advancing sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience through a $1-million investment from the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of Kameshtashtan
Kameshtashtan, a cultural landscape located in northern Labrador, is representative of the profound and immeasurable importance of the Innu homeland known as Nitassinan for the Mushuau Innu.
Backgrounder: CRTC updates definition of Canadian content to better support Canadian stories and creators
The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11), which amended the Broadcasting Act (the Act), requires the CRTC to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework and ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content. Because this work is complex and involves many interconnected pieces, the CRTC is moving forward through a series of consultations and phased decisions.
Foreign worker arrivals already in line with 2026 reductions—more than 100,000 fewer than 2025 targets
Arrivals of foreign workers in Canada this year are already in line with 2026 reductions, with the federal government likely to undershoot their 2025 target by more than 100,000 workers by the end of the year. If the current pace of arrivals continues, the government may admit roughly 202,923 foreign workers (adjusted for seasonality based […]
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CRTC updates definition of Canadian content to better support Canadian stories and creators
The CRTC is taking another step forward to implement the modernized Broadcasting Act (the Act) by updating the definition of Canadian content for television and online streaming services.
Minister Joly to discuss the strategic partnership between Canada and Sweden with Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks and participate in an armchair discussion with Ebba Busch, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden.
Statement from the Minister of Health on National Addictions Awareness Week
This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week – a time to listen, to learn, and to support those affected by substance use and addiction. The theme this year is “Anchoring Hope.” Addiction is not a choice. Like any other health issue, people experiencing addiction deserve compassion and care.
Joint statement of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children ahead of the UNâs World Childrenâs Day
“Ahead of UN World Children’s Day, marked on November 20, we, the representatives of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, emphasize that every child has the inalienable right to live in safety, with their family, and in their homeland.
Defence Minister McGuinty to welcome Swedish defence minister to Canada
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome Sweden’s Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson, to Canada on November 19, 2025, for a bilateral visit.
Canada signs joint statement of intent with Finland and United States to advance Icebreaker Collaboration Effort
The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact is a trilateral agreement between Canada, Finland and the United States (US) to enhance our collective capabilities to produce world-class icebreaking vessels needed to assert our polar and Arctic sovereignty.
These are the types of candidates getting invited in the most recent Canadian Experience Class draws
Since August of this year, Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program has replicated the same draw: 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) delivered to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of either 533 or 534 points. Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry’s CEC program may be wondering what it takes to […]
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DFO Launches Newfoundland and Labrador Food Fishery (Recreational Groundfish Fishery) Survey in advance of 2026 SeasonÂ
Cod fishing has shaped life in Newfoundland and Labrador for generations. The Food Fishery plays a vital role in this tradition and reflects the province’s deep cultural connection with cod and the sea.
Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Stocks
There are three distinct cod stocks primarily fished in the Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery.
Government of Canada removes barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy announced the upcoming release of the finalized regulations stemming from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act.