On June 29, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.

Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments.

Welcome to Canada! As you settle into your new home, one of the first financial steps you may want to take is to start building a credit history. Think of your credit score as a way for Canadian lenders, landlords, and service providers to get an idea of what your creditworthiness may be. For them, […]

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The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan.

AI projects to help Nova Scotia companies innovate and boost productivity

Brandon has just unveiled its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba. Its community boundaries for the RCIP extend in a 25km radius, including the City of Brandon, as well as surrounding areas including Brandon Hills, Chater, Cornwalis, and Riverdale. Assess your eligibility […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

The University of Toronto has entered into an agreement to assist Harvard international students who may have trouble re-entering the US. As part of this agreement, international students from Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), a school of public affairs at Harvard University, will be able to continue their studies in Canada, through University of Toronto’s Munk […]

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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), United Kingdom-based Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and Quebec-based MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) have strengthened their collaboration to build a strong and resilient semiconductor supply chain for both countries, and other G7 countries.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy-Landry, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets; Her Worship Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Mayor of the Town of Mahone Bay; and Jordan Veinot, Climate Change Program Manager, Coastal Action.

Satellite data is increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from helping farmers monitor crop health, to supporting wildfire managers and tracking environmental change.

CALGARY— The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement to support carbon management technologies in Alberta.

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, visited Denendeh Manor, a four-storey Indigenous-owned apartment building in Yellowknife, to announce over $13.3 million in support of five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

The Government of Canada announced five projects receiving funding under the Low Carbon Economy Fund.

Some applicants to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) may now see their applications for provincial nomination returned. Effective 1 July, 2025, new regulations implemented by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will grant the province’s immigration authority far more control over the OINP by introducing new processes to how the Provincial […]

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will be delivering remarks at the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Saguenay-Le Fjord.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for Yukon, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Minister John Streicker, on behalf of Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, Government of Yukon.

Exercise TRIDENT FURY 2025 (Ex TF25) concluded yesterday following two weeks of multinational training activities conducted across southern Vancouver Island.

Skilled workers in their 40s and older have several viable pathways to Canadian permanent residency. It’s true that older skilled workers face a disadvantage in Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship application management system for immigration outside Quebec, in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards the most points to candidates aged 20-29. Older […]

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Canada’s legal landscape holds many hidden quirks. While many statutes align with modern values, others remain curiosities of their time. As the nation celebrates Canada day, we look at 10 of the most intriguing laws—both past and present—that once shaped or still govern daily life. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! […]

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Planning on moving to Canada? From details on what the weather is really like to geographical surprises, there are some things about the Great White North that every newcomer could benefit from knowing but aren’t always found in travel guides. So, in celebration of Canada Day, here’s a closer look at some lesser-known facts about […]

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On 26 June, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued more invitations to apply for provincial nomination to foreign nationals with a connection to the province. These individuals were foreign workers and international student graduates who were invited for their ability to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force and effectively settle in the province. Assess your […]

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