Members of the media are invited to join Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for a press conference to highlight investment to lease aircraft that will bolster provincial and territorial aerial firefighting capacity and protect Canadians from increasingly severe wildfires.

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 408; and Created an […]

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Today, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Manuel Tovar, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade.

The Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia are taking decisive steps to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses in our communities. These crimes — often carried out using threats and intimidation through social media — can escalate to violence and are frequently linked to organized crime.

Government of Canada provides additional funding for the Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s Play It Forward capital campaign

Today, the Department of National Defence (DND) successfully concluded drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, to test urban counter uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.

Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, highlighted that in the Prairies, over 630,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 340,000 people have already received care from participating providers.

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Kristina Tesser Derksen, Member of Parliament for Milton East-Halton Hills South, will reaffirm support to address gender-based violence.

On November 22, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

Media representatives are invited to the inauguration of a memorial dedicated to Jolène Riendeau, who tragically passed away in 1999 at the age of 10. This event, organized by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), the City of Montreal, and the Signature on the Saint Lawrence Group, is an opportunity to come together to pay tribute to her memory and strengthen the ties that bind us to the community.

Every day, people in Canada are reminded that our world is changing. The risks to Canadians from natural disasters, made more frequent and more severe by climate change, are increasing.

The world is changing rapidly. The United States, the world’s largest economy, is fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians.

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Mr. Donald Martel, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, congratulate the Interim Board of Directors of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (the “Office”) on approving the governance framework and launching the formal recruitment process for industry members across the supply chain to voluntarily join as members of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (the “Code”).

The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), will be in Woodbridge to announce funding through the Union Training and Innovation Program to enable a more skilled, certified and productive Canadian workforce.

On November 24, 2025, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Today, Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, highlighted that in Québec, over 1.6 million people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 955,000 people have already received care from participating providers. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). This includes nearly $400,000 for one project in Québec to date. This project will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.

Federal government partnering with Red River Métis, First Nations and Northern Manitobans to build capacity and open new economic opportunities

Remote, northern, and Arctic communities are on the front lines of climate change. For generations, Inuit have led the way in adapting to extreme weather and rapidly shifting conditions – bringing deep knowledge of the land and sea, and a tradition of innovation that strengthens communities across Nunatsiavut. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting that leadership with generational investments in clean, reliable energy that reflect local priorities.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays a crucial role in keeping dangerous and illegal goods out of our communities by stopping smuggling efforts at our ports of entry. Today, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Meridian, a targeted 60-day operation that took place in Southern Ontario.

Starting life in a new country may come with many questions. How to go about borrowing? What is credit? How do credit scores work? And which products may be right for you? Join CanadaVisa and TD for a live online webinar on Thursday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. EST that introduces the basics of personal […]

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With the longest coastline in the world, and ports of call in the Great Lakes, Saint Lawrence River, Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, marine and coastal areas are important to the livelihoods and way of life of Canadians.

Canada launches first register of AI uses in federal government

The two bridges supported by this investment were constructed within the existing trail network, and encourage environmentally friendly transportation options. The bridge at George Burke Park is improving north–south pedestrian and cyclist access to Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, while the bridge at Clayte Street connects the River Terrace neighbourhood with nearby schools, making it easier for students to walk and bike to school. Both bridges were built using materials salvaged from a decommissioned vehicular bridge, further reducing the financial and environmental impacts of construction.

CBSA officers intercept 218kg of cannabis in Saint John

Government of Canada announces over $7 million for 68 projects to grow the region’s visitor economy

Projects funded through ACOA’s Tourism Growth Program (TGP)