Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.
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New movement controls and updated declaration status for oyster diseases in eastern Canada
Following the detections of two aquatic animal diseases, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) and Dermo (also known as perkinsosis), in several eastern Canadian provinces, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is introducing new oyster movement controls covering Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Québec.
Commission renews Nordion (Canada) Inc.'s Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence for a period of 25 years
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility operating licence issued to Nordion (Canada) Inc. (Nordion) for a period of 25 years.
Investing across Alberta to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is delivering over $276 million to Alberta this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
Backgrounder: Investing across Alberta to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is providing more than $276 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 350 recipients across Alberta in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
Government of Canada to announce investment to support financial security of personal support workers
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Richmond Hill to announce funding to support the financial security of personal support workers.
Government of Canada to support enhanced programming for Black entrepreneurs
Government of Canada to support enhanced programming for Black entrepreneurs
Back to school boost: Government of Canada invests in education and job supports for youth
As students across Canada head back to school, the Government of Canada is supporting their next steps toward a bright future by creating more pathways to rewarding careers and making education more affordable.
Message from the Minister of Health on Cancer Awareness
The Minister of Health shares statement on cancer awareness
Backgrounder:Â Youth Employment and Skills StrategyÂ
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 other federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.
Government of Canada invests in research to inform better youth mental health and wellness services across the country
Young people across Canada are facing unprecedented challenges with their mental health and wellness. Too often, the services they need are fragmented, difficult to access or not designed with them in mind. Indigenous youth continue to experience significant gaps in care.
Frost warning: Donât slip on sneaky snow removal practices
Frost warning: Don’t slip on sneaky snow removal practices September 2, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
September 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
The number of candidates in the Express Entry pool from August 5 to August 17 has decreased by 2,472. The greatest decline in candidates was concentrated in the 481–600 score range, which saw a combined drop of 2,342 profiles. August marked the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 2025 seen so far for French-language […]
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Government of Canada supports development of Sentier des cimes Laurentides
Laurentides tourism destination receives over $260,000 in financial assistance from CED.
Recapture of Inmate from Grand Valley Institution for Women â Minimum Security Unit
On September 1, 2025, inmate Carolyn Burden was apprehended by the Toronto Police Service.
Increased fund requirements for study permits take effect
As of September 1, 2025, international students in Canada will now need to show an additional $2,260 CAD to be eligible for a study permit—bringing the total up to $22,895 CAD for a single applicant. This change applies to all international students applying for a study permit on or after September 1, 2025. This figure—known […]
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Joint Statement by the Minister of Jobs and Families and the Secretary of State (Labour) on Labour Day
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), issued the following statement marking Labour Day:
Minister Sidhu strengthens trade ties in visit to Brazil and Colombia
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with government and business leaders in Brazil and Colombia to expand trade and investment. The 6-day visit is part of Canada’s efforts to help diversify Canada’s international markets while supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the Americas.
Escape from Grand Valley Institution for Women, Minimum-Security Unit
On August 31, 2025, during the 11:30 a.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Grand Valley Institution for Women, discovered that Carolyn Burden was not accounted for.
Ontario issues hundreds of invitations for provincial nomination
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held five draws on August 28. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued a total of 468 invitations to apply to candidates with job offers in specific parts of Ontario. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Invitations were issued to foreign workers and international students with job offers in Northern […]
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Statement by Minister Guilbeault on the International Day for People of African Descent
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark the International Day for People of African Descent
Escape from Stan Daniels Healing Centre â Section 81
On August 30, 2025, at 2:09 p.m., Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, reported that Tyrrel Bigchild escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Edmonton, AB.
More than half of healthcare workers have been getting Canadian PR
Over half (58%) of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the healthcare sector from 2000 to 2022 have obtained permanent residence (PR) in Canada, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. This included 57% of Indian healthcare workers and 77% of Filipino healthcare workers throughout this period. More than 25% of these temporary workers had […]
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Minister Freeland to hold news conference following the Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit
Hamilton (Ontario) — The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will host a Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit to unlock more opportunities, build a reliable domestic market for our producers and manufacturers, and encourage industry collaboration.
Canada Issues Tree Planting Update
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program has agreements to plant nearly one billion trees since the program’s launch in 2021.