For the past six decades, the Canadian Coast Guard College has been a leader in maritime training, equipping students with the skills needed to safeguard Canada’s waters.
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Minister Lightbound visits Chantier Davie as part of the shipyardâs 200th anniversary celebration
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is committed to strengthening its sovereign shipbuilding capabilities in an increasingly complex global environment. Building vessels domestically creates strong supply chains that help safeguard Canadian naval capabilities and ensure that the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Transport Canada (TC) are equipped to conduct operations at home and alongside allies.
Peace Liard in British Columbia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway
The Peace Liard region, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is the latest to announce its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The Peace Liard RCIP region includes (but isn’t limited to) the following BC communities: Fort St. John; Dawson Creek; Chetwynd; Tumbler Ridge; Taylor; Pouce Coupe; Hudson’s […]
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Minister McGuinty concludes productive first visit to Europe for Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting and NATO Defence Ministersâ Meeting
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, concluded a productive visit to Brussels, Belgium, where he participated in the 28th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting and a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers.
Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by 30 donors
Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
GC Strategies Inc. determined to be ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has determined GC Strategies Inc. to be ineligible under the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, effective June 6, 2025.
Cultural diversity and sustainable practice to come together in the KESKUS International Estonian Centre
The Government of Canada is supporting the Estonian Arts Centre to construct a green roof through a combined investment of more than $1.6 million.
Dene and Métis people of Tulita District the focus of a new $16.5M Office and Cultural Centre for Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve
Dene and Métis people of Tulita District the focus of a new $16.5M Office and Cultural Centre for Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for National Day Against Gun Violence
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in white from sunset to 10 p.m. to mark National Day Against Gun Violence.
Canada extends support to Ukraine by waiving tariffs on goods
Canada remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine as it fights to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy. The conflict initiated by Russia, with support from Belarus, continues to severely impact Ukraine’s economy, including its ability to export goods globally.
Minister Anand will hold a virtual media availability in Paris, France
June 6, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability following her visit to the United Kingdom and France.
Government of Canada creating thousands more job opportunities for youth this summer
The Government of Canada is creating up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) opportunities to help build a strong Canadian economy and secure good jobs for youth. CSJ provides a first job experience for Canadian youth that can help shape their future education, training, and career choices.
Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2025Â Â Â
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), a horizontal Government of Canada initiative delivered in partnership by 12 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. The YESS supports youth (aged 15 to 30), especially those facing barriers to employment, to receive the employment supports, skills training and work experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.
Saskatchewan agriculture industry benefits from funding for research demonstration projects
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 32 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects and 6 Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in funding in 2024–25 under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
Minister Champagne to launch the Conference of Montreal
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in the Opening Fireside Chat of the 31st Edition of the Conference of Montreal.
Government of Canada introduces legislation to build One Canadian Economy
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, introduced new legislation to build a stronger, more competitive, and more resilient Canadian economy.
One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
Today, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation: One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
Canada reaffirms international collaboration with the European Space Agency
Today, Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), joined CSA President Lisa Campbell and the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Dr. Josef Aschbacher, at the John H. Chapman Space Centre (the CSA's headquarters in Longueuil). The two heads of space agencies signed a joint statement reaffirming Canada and ESA's unique, proven and productive partnership. This signature marks a key milestone in the mid-term review of the Canada–ESA Cooperation Agreement.
The easiest occupations to break into to qualify for category-based draws under Express Entry
For some foreign nationals, changing careers may be their best shot at receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. If you don’t have a provincial nomination, don’t speak good French, and don’t have a high enough Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to be invited under the Canadian Experience […]
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Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Eid al-Adha
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Eid al-Adha.
Government of Canada officials to hold technical briefing on An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
Government of Canada officials will hold an embargoed background media technical briefing on the introduction of legislation to build One Canadian Economy.
Minister Sidhu champions rules-based trade with Canadaâs Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and World Trade Organization partners
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, this week concluded his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) and World Trade Organization (WTO) mini-ministerial meeting, in Paris, France.
Minister Sidhu meets with MaroÅ¡ Å efÄoviÄ, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) held on June 3 and 4, 2025, in Paris, France.
Minister Anand to travel to United Kingdom and France
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be in London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France, from June 6 to 7, 2025, for bilateral visits.
New bill would restore citizenship to lost Canadians
We may see thousands of people gain Canadian citizenship, should a newly-introduced bill become law. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship Bill C-3, “An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025),” would grant citizenship to those affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent, and moving forward […]
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