The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Yvette Cooper, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in Oakville, Ontario, ahead of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2025.
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Minister Sidhu to visit India to deepen trade ties
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced that he will travel to New Delhi, India, from November 12 to 13, 2025, to find opportunities to advance trade and investment linkages between Canada and India. He will continue to Visakhapatnam on November 14 to attend the Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit.
A powerful call for systemic change in policing, Night Watches Us streams free on NFB platforms starting December 2. Montreal homecoming for Stefan Vernaâs documentary, which screens November 14 and December 4 at the NFBâs 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.
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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Minister MacKinnon to highlight federal budget investments in Magdalen Islands
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport to highlight federal budget investments to build major infrastructure projects.
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.
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
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.
Minister Dabrusin to lead Canadaâs efforts for collective climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)Â
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.
UPDATE: Itinerary: Minister Dabrusin to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in Belém, Brazil, from November 11 to 14, 2025, to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).
Minister Champagne to participate in an armchair discussion in Vancouver to discuss Budget 2025
On November 12, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT).
Discover Hairy Legs: Andrea Dorfmanâs warm and witty animated short now streaming free on NFB platforms
Fresh from a celebrated festival tour with awards from Montreal to L.A., Andrea Dorfman’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Hairy Legs is streaming free across NFB platforms in Canada and the U.S. as of today, November 10.
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.
Government of Canada announces the re-appointment of Dr. Robert Bell to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the re-appointment of Dr. Robert Bell to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
CSIS Director to present his first annual update on threats to security of CanadaÂ
CSIS Director Daniel Rogers will deliver a speech on the current threat environment in Canada, and what CSIS is doing to protect Canadians. Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. EST Location: Ottawa
From Reliance to Resilience: Budget 2025 delivers new investments to Buy Canadian and build Canadaâs industrial strength
The world is increasingly dangerous and divided. Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change.
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Remembrance Day
On November 11, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red from sunset to 8:30 p.m. for Remembrance Day.
Minister Hodgson and Secretary of State Fuhr highlight budget investments in Canadaâs 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.
Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canadaâs economy: Government of Canada invests $99,000 in Gamotech
CED financial contribution enables Blainville manufacturing business to market its zero-emission mobile energy storage and conversion units, a green product originated here at home.
Secretary of State McLean highlights budget investments in competition, affordability, and infrastructure
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country.
From Reliance to Resilience: Budget 2025 delivers new investments to Buy Canadian and build Canadaâs industrial strength
The world is increasingly dangerous and divided. Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world has changed, and Canada’s economic strategy must change.
Homegrown manufacturers at the heart of Canadaâs economy: Government of Canada invests $400,000 in Medscint
CED contribution enables Québec business to invest to market its product in order to remain competitive and to propel its international growth plan forward.
Weekday off-peak lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be weekday off-peak lane closures on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge for maintenance work.