Today, the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Eleanor Olszewski, joined by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson; the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Dabrusin; and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, delivered the latest assessment of the 2025 wildfire season.
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Competition Bureau monitors Loblawâs commitment to end property controls
Loblaw’s public commitment to change its practices relating to restrictive covenants and exclusivity clauses marks a key milestone for competition in the Canadian grocery industry. The details of Loblaw’s commitment are available in the backgrounder.
Backgrounder: Competition Bureau monitors Loblawâs commitment to end property controls
The Competition Bureau is monitoring Loblaw’s recent commitment towards eliminating property controls in Canada.
Government of Canada and labour partners meet to discuss important labour mobility provisions in One Canadian Economy legislation
Today, Minister of Jobs and Families, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Industry, the Honourable Melanie Joly, and Secretary of State (Labour), the Honourable John Zerucelli, issued the following statement regarding Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act (One Canadian Economy Bill).
The Ville de Longueuil (the city of Longueuil) ordered to pay $30,000 for damaging or destroying at least one bobolink nest
On June 12, 2025, the Court of Quebec ordered the Ville de Longueuil to pay a fine of $30,000.
Enhancing biodiversity through ecological restoration of Canyon Creek in VancouverÂ
Natural infrastructure improvements to Canyon Creek in Spanish Banks Beach Park will create naturalized habitats, strengthen climate resilience, and enhance public access to nature following an investment of $992,800 from the federal government through the Natural Infrastructure Fund.
Minister Hajdu shared Canadaâs commitment to ensure the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at the United Nations
Canada is a dynamic country that celebrates our diversity, cares for the most vulnerable among us, and strives for a better future for all.
West Kootenay announces priority sectors and occupations for rural pathway to permanent residence
West Kootenay in British Columbia has revealed its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The RCIP is an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence (PR) for foreign nationals in participating rural communities. Located in southeastern B.C., West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area extends from […]
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Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on the 2025 G7 Leadersâ Summit
June 11, 2025 - Media are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials on the priorities for the upcoming G7 Leader’s Summit being held in Kananaskis from June 15-17, 2025.
Government of Canada Invests in Landmark Solar Project in Anahim Lake
the Government of Canada is pleased to announce an additional $4.9 million in funding to support the Anahim Lake Solar Project, bringing our total contribution to nearly $17 million. This new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with access to a clean and renewable source of energy that is cheaper, safer and healthier than diesel power. Located in Anahim Lake, B.C., the project is set to reduce the need for diesel generation in the remote community by about 64 percent — equal to a reduction of 1.1 million litres of diesel a year — making it one of the largest off-grid solar projects in Canada.
Government of Canada Moves Forward with HR and Pay Transformation Through Dayforce
The Government of Canada is taking the next step toward replacing the Phoenix pay system to drive efficiency and effectiveness across government.
Court imposes significant penalties on two B.C. commercial prawn harvesters
On the Pacific Coast of Canada, the lucrative commercial prawn fishery is a significant source of revenue for commercial harvesters, as well as providing processing-related jobs that benefit coastal communities.
Ministers Olszewski, Hodgson, Gull-Masty and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2025 Wildfires Season
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2025 wildfires season.
McMaster and PEI launch program for internationally-trained physicians
A new program will make it easier for internationally-trained doctors to practice medicine in Canada. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship will provide international medicine graduates (IMGs) with a one-year training program in internal medicine, helping them to become licensed to practice in PEI after completion. Physicians who complete the fellowship will be expected to practice […]
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Government of Canada announces next steps in Alexandra Bridge replacement projectÂ
The Government of Canada continues to invest in improvements to transportation and mobility in the National Capital Region and is making progress on its commitment to replace the Alexandra Bridge.
Minister Joly to address the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal regarding Canadaâs economy and industrial priorities
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions will participate in a discussion regarding Canada’s economy and industrial priorities, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal.
Express Entry: IRCC issues more invitations to PNP candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 125 ITAs in a targeted 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 784; and Created […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented a seasonal outlook for summer
Property owner fined $60,000 for destroying vital fish habitat on Vancouver Island, B.C.
Protecting fish and fish habit is vital to help sustain and support Canada’s precious marine species. Under Canada’s Fisheries Act, measures must be taken to avoid causing the death of fish and any harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat when conducting any work or activities in or near water.
Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities for a safer, more equitable and inclusive Canada
Today, as the Intersex-Inclusive Pride Flag was raised on Parliament Hill, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), announced $1.5 million to support the security needs of Pride festivals across Canada.
Protecting Canadaâs livestock industry with a new vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank, which will build on existing protections for the livestock industry and equip producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur.
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on algorithmic pricing and competition
Algorithmic pricing is on the rise worldwide. In sectors ranging from hospitality to concert tickets to ridesharing, businesses are using algorithms to guide pricing strategies for their products or services. Today, the Competition Bureau has published a discussion paper—Algorithmic Pricing and Competition—for public consultation.
Backgrounder - Canada imposes fourth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against civilians in the West Bank
Persons (individuals and entities) in Canada or Canadians outside Canada are thereby prohibited from dealing in the property of, entering into transactions with, providing services to, transferring property to, or otherwise making goods available to these listed individuals.
Canada imposes fourth round of sanctions on facilitators of extremist settler violence against civilians in West Bank
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations.
Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich
Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.