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MP Arielle Kayabaga to make announcement regarding border security and keeping communities safe and visit Ambassador Bridge port of entry

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West and Deputy Government House Leader, for a tour of the Ambassador Bridge port of entry. The MP will be joined by members of the Canada Border Services Agency and will be available to answer questions from the media after the tour.

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Backgrounder: Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities

The Government of Canada is providing more than over $69.5 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 766 recipients across Saskatchewan 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.

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Canada and Manitoba to announce funding for renewable energy initiatives

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Mike Moyes, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Manitoba, alongside Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, will announce funding to support renewable energy initiatives in the province.

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Filing Taxes in Canada: Helpful Information for Newcomers

If you are new to Canada, understanding how taxes are filed may help you get started on the right foot. One step in this process is learning about the personal tax return, the detailed document you submit to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to report your income, deductions, and credits for the year. Filing a […]

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The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada

Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a brand-new, privately developed apartment complex located minutes from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. This four-storey, $23.3 million apartment complex includes 37 move-in ready apartments and 47 parking spots and will be used to house CAF members working at the Base starting January 2026.

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Government of Canada invests over $400,000 in La Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $410,000 to support the creation of the Institut de professionnalisation artistique et culturelle (IPAC) at Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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Procurement Ombud releases findings of his review of “Bait and Switch” in professional services contracts: the good, the bad and the unintended

The Procurement Ombud released a report detailing the findings of his Procurement Practice Review (PPR) of “Bait and Switch” tactics in the replacement of resources in federal professional services contracts. The review uncovered results that were both good and bad, and highlighted the potential unintended consequences of recent policy changes.

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Permanent residence and citizenship applicants can now look up personalized processing times

Applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) and citizenship can now get more transparency on the expected timelines for their applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its online application processing tool, enabling applicants to look up When they can expect their application to be processed, adjusted based on when they submitted their application; […]

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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Glace Bay

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay–Dominion; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.