The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced over $6.6 million in new investments through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) for three Indigenous-led projects in Prince George, B.C.

CBSA criminal investigation leads to 30-months imprisonment for B.C. resident convicted of fentanyl and MDMA drug-related offences.

Venezuelans seeking to come to Canada have many options to enter the country, both on a temporary and permanent basis. Due to the individual-centric nature of Canadian immigration, Venezuelan applicants seeking temporary or permanent residence (PR) are afforded processing rights that consider their ability to meet eligibility criteria, over their nationality and country of application. […]

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Ontario is broadening eligibility for self-employed physicians under its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, in accordance with regulations that came into effect on January 1, 2026. Changes primarily pertain to the class of certification that internationally educated physicians are permitted to hold in order to qualify as self-employed for this stream. Assess your eligibility […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today issued the following statement:

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Albany, Prince Edward Island, to announce federal investments to Atlantic Beef Products Inc. (ABPI), to improve processing and package of Halal products. He will be accompanied by Russ Mallard, President and CEO of ABPI.

Minister Miller announces funding to support the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse in opening the Centre de services à la francophonie

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 8,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511; and Created an […]

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Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety and Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Public Security for the province of Québec, announced a financial contribution agreement that will support the implementation of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) in Québec.

With the coming into force of Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025, thousands of lost Canadians have become eligible for citizenship—even as the federal government took down its “Am I a Canadian?” web tool. CanadaVisa has released an online tool that you can use to assess your eligibility for citizenship by descent under the new […]

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Canada’s immigration system experienced profound changes over the course of 2025, with various programs, pilots, and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams seeing cancellations or indefinite pauses. But despite these suspensions, there are still numerous suitable alternatives for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR)—including soon-to-launch pathways. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Permanent Residence […]

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The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Thunder Bay, Ontario, beginning on or around January 8, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to facilitate safe navigation for commercial vessels in and out of the area, and/or to break up any ice jams that could cause flooding.

On January 4, 2026, William Jacques Louis McNichol, an inmate from Pacific Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Orthodox Christmas

Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada stepped up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency that will build and finance affordable housing at scale, while catalyzing a more productive homebuilding industry.

Minister Miller unveils theme for this year’s Black History Month

Parks Canada renews agreement with Mexico’s CONANP agency to work collaboratively to protect, conserve, and restore national parks and protected areas.

On December 31, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski has been named to Canada’s Top Ten—a list of the country’s finest feature-length and short films in 2025, as chosen by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Statistics Canada will conduct the next census in May 2026 and is hiring for approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada.

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations that will modernize Canada's pleasure craft licensing program and database.

Obtaining a master’s degree from a Canadian postsecondary institution can significantly boost your chances of getting permanent residence. As a master’s graduate, you can qualify for a three-year open work permit, helping you gain Canadian work experience to qualify for permanent residence pathways, and you will score higher in Canada’s ranking system for selecting permanent […]

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Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $149,364 to help three local organizations create paid youth internships positions so recent graduates can pursue their career paths and gain on-the-job experience in Greater Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced a FedNor investment of $233,100 to support the development of a public access port in Sault Ste. Marie. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

2025 marked a landmark year for provincial immigration in Canada, which continues to impact how immigration will flow throughout the coming year. From slingshot provincial nomination allocations, new systems to assess candidates, and the seemingly ever-present closure and replacement of different provincial pathways, Canada’s federal and provincial immigration authorities overhauled multiple aspects of regional immigration […]

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