The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, announced today the creation of an Advisory Group to support efforts to rehabilitate the Québec Bridge.
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Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health and the Chief Coroners and Chief Medical Examiners - Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harms
The overdose crisis, driven by a toxic illegal drug supply, is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. Today’s data release provides a picture of substance-related deaths and harms in 2024.
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Casselman
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Giovanna Mingarelli and Mayor Geneviève Lajoie.
Government of Canada to support artificial intelligence adoption for southern Ontario businesses
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of AI adoption for southern Ontario businesses.
US Green Card vs Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers
If you’re a foreign skilled worker with the intention of immigrating, you might be deliberating between the US green card and Canadian permanent residency (PR). The primary economic immigration pathway for skilled workers interested in immigrating to the US is through the employment-based green card. When it comes to Canada, Express Entry is the predominant […]
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Landlords and property managers: agreeing with competitors on rental prices is illegal
Landlords and property managers: agreeing with competitors on rental prices is illegal June 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Parliamentary Secretary Fortier to participate in General Assembly of Organization of American States
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from June 25 to 27, 2025.
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue and white from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Minister Fraser to join Atlantic Indigenous leaders at news conference on advancing economic reconciliation through Indigenous-led researchÂ
Minister Fraser to join Atlantic Indigenous leaders at news conference on advancing economic reconciliation through Indigenous-led research
Court imposes a fine of nearly $37,000 for British Columbia commercial groundfish harvester
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages groundfish fisheries for seven distinct commercial sectors on the Pacific Coast: Groundfish trawl, Halibut, Sablefish, Inside Rockfish, Outside Rockfish, Lingcod, and Dogfish. These fisheries are highly regulated and managed to conserve the stocks and support economic prosperity for the communities who fish there.
Minister Olszewski announces support to help Alberta businesses diversify, scale up and thrive
These targeted investments will help seven Alberta businesses and organizations in various sectors navigate a rapidly evolving economic landscape
Backgrounder: Minister Olszewski announces support to help Alberta businesses diversify, scale up and thrive
PrairiesCan is investing $10,901,711 in repayable and non-repayable funding for seven projects in Alberta through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, the Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII), and the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII).
Defence Minister McGuinty to visit Latvia
The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will make his inaugural visit to Latvia from June 25 to 26, 2025.
Statement by Minister Guilbeault on la Fête nationale du Québec
Government of Canada celebrates la Fête nationale du Québec.
Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution
On June 20, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution.
Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, wishes Francophones and Francophiles in Canada an excellent Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
These are the top universities in Canada, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings
Four Canadian universities have earned spots among the world’s top 100, according to a new global university ranking. According to the 2026 QS World University Rankings, McGill has overtaken University of Toronto as the top-ranked Canadian university. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) are global higher education experts […]
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Government of Canada to announce support for artificial intelligence-driven health care solutions
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support for AI-driven health care solutions.
CBSA seizes 187 kg of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge
The Canada Border Services Agency announced today a significant seizure of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario.
Department of Finance briefs industry stakeholders on Canadaâs response to U.S. tariffs
Yesterday, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Chris Forbes, hosted a briefing with Canadian industry and labour stakeholders on Canada-United States (U.S.) economic issues. Senior officials from the Embassy of Canada in the U.S., also joined the call.
Joint Statement on the Visit to Ottawa of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted His Highness, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for a visit to Canada from June 19 to 20, 2025. The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of Canada and the UAE to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, innovation, people-to-people ties, international development, and regional peace and security.
Canada extends more invitations to PNP candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 503 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 742; and Created an […]
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Recapture of Inmate from Archambault Institution â Minimum-Security Unit
At approximately 3:40 p.m. on June 23, 2025, inmate Richard Plourde was apprehended by the Sûreté du Québec.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Drummond Institution
On June 14, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.
Minister Anand will hold a virtual call back from the 2025 NATO and Canada-EU Summits
June 24, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a virtual press conference while she is in Europe for the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit.