The following text is based on remarks delivered by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions to business groups and chambers of commerce in October 2025
Today, following the tabling of the Auditor General of Canada’s Audit of the Cyber Security of Federal Government Networks and Systems, our government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting and strengthening the security and resilience of Canada’s digital infrastructure.
The Canadian federal government is set to announce how many permanent residents and temporary residents Canada will aim to admit over the course of 2026. On or before November 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will publish the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan. Each year’s Levels Plan presents admissions targets for the coming year, […]
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Ministers respond to performance audit reports of the Auditor General of Canada
On October 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Over a hundred additional candidates can expect to receive invitations to apply for nomination through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) this year. The Northwest Territories has had its 2025 nomination allocation for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) increased to 300 spaces, up from 197. NWT Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland […]
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On October 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the minimum security unit at Drumheller Institution.
CRTC Chairperson Vicky Eatrides updates the Canadian chapter of the International Institute of Communications on the CRTC’s work.
From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization.
Eligible organizations can now apply to the Black Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund to strengthen their services for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to build a stronger economy
Today, 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, announced more than $30 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 34 projects, and more than $10 million for six projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) across Western Canada.
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country.
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.
Today, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) launched the first phase of a faster, easier way for First Nations individuals to apply for registration under the Indian Act at in-person service locations.
Growing an inclusive economy is essential to building Canada strong. When Black entrepreneurs have the tools to start and grow companies, they create jobs, drive innovation and strengthen local communities.
On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.
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.
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.
Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF), which supports partnerships and innovation in preventing violent extremism in Canada.
On October 20, 2025 (TBC), the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, announced a federal investment of $36,912,380 to 19 organizations to help enhance Canada’s capacity to prevent and counter radicalization to violence.
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.
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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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).
On October 12, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
As we near the halfway point of the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) 100-day Service Improvement Plan, launched on September 2, 2025, we want to update Canadians on our significant progress.