Statement by Minister Ali on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
The Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will travel to Vienna, Austria, to represent Canada at the 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) from December 4 to 5, 2025.
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will purchase a package of critical military capabilities sourced from the United States under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), in partnership with other NATO Allies.
Canada remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and pursuit of lasting peace in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression.
Canada’s funding for NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine is intended to support Ukraine’s ability to provide for its own security through immediate, short-term and non-lethal military assistance.
Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new measures to protect Canadians from the risk of Salmonella infection associated with pistachios from Iran.
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting aquatic species while supporting the cultures, communities and industries that depend on them.
On November 24, 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognized members of 103 Search and Rescue Squadron with a Certificate of Commendation for Exceptional Bravery at Sea at IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom, for rescuing the crew from a disabled cargo vessel near Lark Harbour, Newfoundland, on February 15, 2025.
On November 27, 2025 as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized.
Residents across Markham will soon have more places to get out and get moving, thanks to a new funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the City of Markham.
PrairiesCan investments build on tourism momentum, strengthening the Prairie economy
PrairiesCan is investing $671,561 for five projects in Saskatchewan through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative (PPAI) and the Tourism Growth Program (TGP).
Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Ernie Daniels, President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Finance Authority, will announce significant progress made to empowering First Nations through access to capital.
Statement from the Commissioner of Competition - Matthew Boswell, the Commissioner of Competition, has announced that he will end his term on December 17, 2025.
The primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) code you use for your Express Entry profile can significantly impact whether you get Canadian permanent residence (PR). Not only can your primary NOC determine your eligibility for certain Express Entry programs, but it also impacts your visibility as a suitable candidate for enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. […]
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Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, David Billedeau, President and CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA), and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of more than $1.25M to explore hydrogen fueling options for public transit agencies within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas (GTHA).
If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, planning ahead can have a big impact on your chances of success. The Express Entry pool is competitive: the government sends invitations to apply (ITAs) for PR only to the candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores who qualify for each draw. See […]
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On November 28, the NSPNP announced that they would be introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) model* to their intake—following in the footsteps of almost all other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). According to the province’s website, “all submissions to Nova Scotia’s immigration programs — regardless of when they were submitted — are [now] considered […]
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Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty announced he is seeking candidates to join the national External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism, which was one of the recommendations in the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) Report.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on December 30, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-006, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine and Vietnam, and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
December 1, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call-back by teleconference from Brussels, Belgium, on the sidelines of the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
From December 8 to 11 2025, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second part of a public hearing to consider the Wheeler River mine and mill project proposed by Denison Mines Corporation. The proposed project would be located in northern Saskatchewan.
This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red from sunset to 1:00 a.m. for World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
In keeping with this commitment, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the appointment of Chantal Frappier, Marjolaine Giasson, Sandra L. Hanington, Maureen C. Jensen and Andrew D. Mutch to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada, effective November 27, 2025.
Biographical Notes – Sandra L. Hanington