The Government of Canada supports inclusive arts programming
Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) released the National Board of Investigation’s (BOI) findings into the death of Robert Pickton on May 31, 2024, following an assault involving another inmate at Port-Cartier Institution on May 19, 2024.
Provincial and federal governments investing $4.4 million to support small agri-food businesses, expand export opportunities and increase food safety
On June 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta next week to attend the Calgary Stampede and meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture and agri-food industry. Alberta is crucial to Canada’s agricultural sector, accounting for more than a quarter of farm revenues – the highest in the country.
Government of Canada investments support jobs, productivity and product development
Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), whom they affect, and the implications of each change. […]
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that there will be alternating lane closures and short-term full-bridge closures on the Timiskaming Quebec Dam bridge for inspection work.
The town of Mahone Bay will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of $928,000 from the federal government, $922,100 from Coastal Action, and $16,950 from the town of Mahone Bay.
Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a family of one, the minimum amount of funds required—on top of first year’s tuition and travel costs—will increase to $22,895, […]
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In provinces where the fuel charge applied, a portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution is returned to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, an automatic, refundable tax credit provided directly to eligible businesses. Corporations do not have to apply for the tax credit; the payment amounts are automatically determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The Government of Canada is conserving nature and biodiversity and protecting our freshwater, including by combatting aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS pose a serious threat to Canada’s freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These species reproduce rapidly, disrupt native habitats, damage water intake systems, and lead to costly impacts for industries and local communities.
The federal government is investing $5,894,443 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support three public transit projects in Whitehorse, Yukon.
The City of Whitehorse will improve their transit system thanks to a combined investment of over $7.8 million from the federal and territorial governments.
On June 29, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.
Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments.
Welcome to Canada! As you settle into your new home, one of the first financial steps you may want to take is to start building a credit history. Think of your credit score as a way for Canadian lenders, landlords, and service providers to get an idea of what your creditworthiness may be. For them, […]
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The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan.
AI projects to help Nova Scotia companies innovate and boost productivity
Brandon has just unveiled its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba. Its community boundaries for the RCIP extend in a 25km radius, including the City of Brandon, as well as surrounding areas including Brandon Hills, Chater, Cornwalis, and Riverdale. Assess your eligibility […]
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:
The University of Toronto has entered into an agreement to assist Harvard international students who may have trouble re-entering the US. As part of this agreement, international students from Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), a school of public affairs at Harvard University, will be able to continue their studies in Canada, through University of Toronto’s Munk […]
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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), United Kingdom-based Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and Quebec-based MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) have strengthened their collaboration to build a strong and resilient semiconductor supply chain for both countries, and other G7 countries.