Canada honours its top educators with the Prime Minister’s Awards
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Canada invests to strengthen critical minerals supply chains in Quebec
the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Arianne Phosphate Inc. has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $735,000 through the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This funding is part of an $80.3-million investment announced by Prime Minister Carney on the margins of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit to build reliable critical minerals supply chains in Canada.
Update on Canadian Food Inspection Agencyâs ongoing custody of ostriches and biocontainment practices at Edgewood, British Columbia
As ordered by the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to have custody of the birds at the British Columbia ostrich farm.
IRCC’s updated processing times
Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for those living in Canada and planning […]
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Ministers Alty, Gull-Masty, Chartrand, and Valdez issue a statement of support on Sisters in Spirit Day and the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people
Today, we honour the lives, memories, and spirits of the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people who have gone missing or been murdered.
British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications
British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is now 5,254—up from 4,000. With this rise in allocations, the province has recovered approximately […]
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Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, transparent and merit-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.
Biographical Notes â Gillian Denham
Biographical Notes – Gillian Denham
Biographical Notes â Barry Perry
Mr. Barry Perry has been a Director of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) since August 2021.
Government of Canada contributes to major clean energy projects in Indigenous communities in Quebec
Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $17 million in federal funding to support the 7.5-megawatt (MW) Innavik Remote Hydro Project, located in Inukjuak, and to explore the development of a 17-MW hydroelectric power plant at the site of the Matawin dam near St-Michel-des Saints, both in Quebec.
Secretary of State Zerucelli highlights new Government of Canada measures to protect, build, and transform Canadaâs workforce and Build Canada Strong
The world is rapidly changing, and the effect is profound. To meet the challenges of our time, we must build Canada strong. This starts with strength, ambition, and action, right here at home.
Backgrounder on measures introduced to build a strong and confident workforce
On September 5, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced several new measures and investments to protect, build and transform Canadian industries most impacted by tariffs and trade disruptions, including the following measures, focused on building a strong and confident workforce.
Ontario region launches francophone pathway to permanent residence
The Superior East region in Ontario has recently unveiled its Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The Superior East region is located in Northern Ontario, along the shore of Lake Superior. It includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, and Manitouwadge, and surrounding First Nations. It is the last of six communities participating […]
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Canada advances battery innovation with made-in-Canada technology
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada.
Canada Advances Battery Innovation with Made-in-Canada Technology
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $22 million under the Energy Innovation Program (EIP) in support of eight projects to help accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada.
Statement from Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell on Canadaâs participation at the International Astronautical Congress
A remarkable week has concluded at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), where global leaders from the space sector came together to explore the latest developments in space science, technology, and policy.
Number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles increases
From August 17 to September 28, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles rose, even as the total number of profiles in the pool fell by 3,120. The 501–600 score range increased by 1,601 profiles, and the 601–1,200 range increased by 100 profiles, making the pool more competitive. See how competitive your Express Entry profile […]
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Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Site
Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School Commemorated as National Historic Site.
Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution
On October 1, 2025, Wynden Bremner, an inmate from Drumheller Insitution died while in our custody.
Media Technical Briefing on the MV Thamesborg
Media are invited to attend a technical briefing regarding the response operations for the grounded vessel MV Thamesborg in the Franklin Strait, Nunavut.
Media Accreditation now open for the G7 Foreign Ministersâ Meeting
October 3, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in the Niagara Region, in Ontario on November 11 and 12, 2025.
Minister Anand to host G7 Foreign Ministersâ Meeting in the Niagara Region, in Ontario
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today provided additional information about the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, confirming that it will take place in the Niagara Region, in Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025.
Statement by Minister Olszewski to launch the 2025 Fire Prevention Week
Statement by Minister Olszewski to launch Fire Prevention Week.
Death of an inmate from the Federal Training Centre
On October 1, 2025, Michel Lambert, an inmate from Federal Training Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The Government of Canada will announce support for minority-language education and second-language instruction in Ontario
The Government of Canada increases its support for minority-language education and second-language instruction through a new Protocol for Agreements for Minority-Language Education and Second-Language Instruction in Ontario