On March 21, 2025, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The government will accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications for processing in 2025. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Some of the applications will be those submitted in response to the 2024 intake, while others […]
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Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa returned to its home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, having completed its five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON.
The Clerk of the Privy Council, on behalf of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) Panel, issued the following statement
The Government of Canada has robust measures in place to protect our democracy and Canadians from foreign interference so that Canada’s democracy remains one of the strongest in the world
Disinformation is false information that is deliberately intended to mislead. During this election, it is even more important for people living in Canada to be resilient to disinformation
Joint Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health of Indigenous Services Canada on World Tuberculosis Day 2025
The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 821,200 as of February 28. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Considering that just a month prior the backlog was at 892,100, this shows a reduction of a noticeable […]
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Government of Canada representatives will provide a technical briefing to media, to update on measures in place to protect Canada’s General Election 45
This week, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business in the province, issuing invitations under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration streams. PEI’s third draw […]
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Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a funding commitment of $56.25 million for the construction of the Yukon Gathering Place, a new convention centre in Whitehorse. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai also announced a contribution to the project.
Our hard-working producers provide world-class food to Canadians and the world. Their products meet the highest standards, our inspection systems are robust, and we adhere to rules-based trade.
The Government of Canada introduces new employment insurance measures to support Canadian workers impacted by foreign tariffs
Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of more than $153.8 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to support 70 projects across multiple regions in Canada. This investment will help create energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and accessible community spaces that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to net-zero building standards.
The federal government has announced an investment of more than $153.8 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to support 70 projects across multiple regions in Canada.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced the launch of a 30-day public consultation on possible trade measures to protect against the threat of diversion of steel products from third countries into the Canadian market as a result of the recent trade measures by the U.S.
The Government of Canada has made regulations that cease the application of the federal fuel charge, effective April 1, 2025, and is also removing requirements for provinces and territories to have a consumer-facing carbon price as of that date.
The federal government is investing over $400 million through the Zero Emission Transit Fund to support 11 projects across Quebec.
The federal government is investing over $400 million in 11 infrastructure projects, including three in Montréal, to make public transit greener across Quebec.
Media are invited to join Yukon Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Sean Uyenets'echᶖa Smith, Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker and Yukon Convention Bureau President Eddie Rideout for a joint funding announcement related to the Yukon Gathering Place, the proposed convention centre to be built on the Whitehorse waterfront.
Today, the Government of Canada is announcing an additional federal contribution of more than $1.1 billion to help complete the Quebec City tramway and Montréal Metro Blue line extension projects. These investments in critical infrastructure are essential to help build the strongest economy in the G7.
Today, the Chiefs Gilbert Dominique, Martin Dufour et Réal Tettaut of the Innu First Nations of Pekuakamiulnuatsh, Essipit and Nutashkuan and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, emphasized that the signing of this protocol marks a renewed commitment to a Nation-to-Nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, and collaboration.
Today, the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of over $369.5 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) direct delivery stream to build or improve the essential infrastructure needed to promote new housing supply and increase density across the country.
The federal government announced an investment of over $369.57 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve infrastructure and support housing across the country.
Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf and its crew arrived at their home port in Halifax, Nova Scotia, returning to their families and loved ones after a highly successful deployment to the Caribbean Sea.