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Minister Champagne takes aim at financial scams and abuse, announces Anti-Fraud Strategy and new Financial Crimes Agency

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build – and we are building Canada Strong.

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Combatting financial fraud, protecting Canadians against scams and abuse

Financial fraud impacts everyone and is becoming harder to detect and more prevalent in Canadians’ daily lives. In 2024, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reported that Canadians had $643 million stolen due to fraud, representing nearly a 300 per cent increase since 2020. The CAFC estimates that this figure only represents 5 to 10 per cent of total fraud losses in Canada, given that many victims are reluctant to report fraud.

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The Procurement Ombud’s 2024-25 annual report stresses the need for foundational change

Federal Procurement Ombud Alexander Jeglic released his Annual Report for 2024-25, which was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, the Honourable Joël Lightbound on October 7, 2025. The theme of this year’s report, Time for Solutions, highlights the Office of the Procurement Ombud’s activities from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, while emphasizing the urgent need for foundational change in federal procurement to address longstanding procurement challenges to make the system more user-friendly and produce better outcomes for taxpayers.

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Canada named among world’s most powerful passports; US passport drops to lowest ranking in 20 years

The latest global passport ranking released by Henley & Partners listed the Canadian passport among the 10 most powerful in the world for 2025. Canada placed ninth overall against 198 other passports based on how many destinations Canadian citizens can visit without a visa. As of October 7, 2025, those who possess a Canadian passport […]

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Minister Michel highlights investments to help Black entrepreneurs start up, scale up, and build Canada’s economy

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), kicked off Small Business Week by highlighting a renewed investment of $189 million for the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP).

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New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to apply to hundreds of PNP candidates

Between October 6 and 9, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) held three draws and issued invitations to over 500 candidates. Invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry stream for candidates with employment in the province, and through the Skilled Worker stream for those working in priority occupations. Assess your eligibility […]

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These are the top universities in Canada in 2026, according to a new report

Times Higher Education has published its annual ranking of top universities in Canada, along with their global standings. The University of Toronto enjoys the top position, a spot it has held since at least 2011. McGill University and the University of British Columbia continue to hold strong positions, both in the national and global rankings. […]

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Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis

Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

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Statement by Minister Hajdu on the Government of Canada’s support for Kap Paper

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), issued the following statement: “Canada’s strength comes from our workers, and the Government of Canada’s support for them will not waver.