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A powerful call for systemic change in policing, Night Watches Us streams free on NFB platforms starting December 2. Montreal homecoming for Stefan Verna’s documentary, which screens November 14 and December 4 at the NFB’s Alanis Obomsawin Theatre.

A timely look at the devastating human impact of police brutality, Montreal director Stefan Verna’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentary Night Watches Us launches online across NFB platforms starting December 2.

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Using Idioms on Your CELPIP Test

An idiom, defined as “a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from that of the individual words (example: run of the mill),” is a key part of the English language and is something that many CELPIP test takers focus on during their test preparation. Preparation Resources for CELPIP Many […]

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How IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan benefits in-Canada candidates

In-Canada candidates for permanent residence (PR) are still central to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) newest Immigration Levels Plan—despite the absence of an “In-Canada focus” admissions category in this year’s announcement. In a recent media briefing, Immigration Minister Lena Diab affirmed that IRCC would “give priority for permanent residence to temporary residents already living […]

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Joint declaration following the fourth Canada-European Union Joint Ministerial Committee Meeting

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, Kaja Kallas, met in Niagara for the fourth Canada-European Union (EU) Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) to advance the Canada-EU relationship and review progress made since the 20th Canada-EU Summit of 23 June 2025.

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Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Public Safety mark Remembrance Day

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day

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IRCC holds largest Express Entry PNP draw in more than six months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 714 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 738; and Created an […]

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Governments of Canada and Denmark sign joint statement on quantum cooperation

Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Canada’s Ambassador to Denmark, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Christina Egelund, Denmark’s Minister for Higher Education and Science, signed a joint statement on quantum cooperation at the European Quantum Technologies Conference 2025. Together, Canada and Denmark are committed to fostering greater research and development ties, focusing on people, innovation and shared values—including the ethical use of quantum technologies—to advance the quantum objectives of both countries.

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Minister Dabrusin to lead Canada’s efforts for collective climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) 

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, and lead Canada’s delegation to advance international efforts to address climate change.

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Ministers Olszewski and Dunlop to hold a Press Conference at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Meeting on Emergency Management

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, along with co-chair the Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, for a press conference during the FPT meeting of Ministers responsible for emergency management.

Categories: Public Safety Canada
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Minister Hodgson and Secretary of State Fuhr highlight budget investments in Canada’s forest sector

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), met with forest sector and mass timber workers at Kalesnikoff in Castlegar, B.C., to highlight Budget 2025’s Buy Canadian Strategy and investments in Canada’s forest sector.