October 10, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call-back by teleconference from India.
Immigration News
Six more regions added to low-wage LMIA processing freeze starting October 10
The federal government has released its next quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In total 32 CMAs have been listed as regions where LMIAs will not be processed this quarter. This is an increase from the previous quarter of the year […]
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Minister Anand to travel to India, Singapore and China
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced she will travel to India, Singapore and China from October 12 to October 17 to advance bilateral relations and cooperation with these countries as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Tribunal Initiates Final Injury InquiryâCast Iron Soil Pipe from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that preliminary determinations had been made respecting the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.
Tribunal Initiates Expiry ReviewâOil Country Tubular Goods from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on December 10, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-005, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of oil country tubular goods from China and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination to celebrate Thanksgiving
On October 13, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in fall colours from sunset to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Thanksgiving.
The Department of National Defence to highlight housing initiatives across Canada
On behalf of the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will hold an announcement on October 16 regarding the work underway on several hundred residential housing units across Canada to help meet the housing needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.
National Film Board of Canada launches TopDocs, a global FAST channel for premium documentary content. New FAST channel from Canadaâs leader in documentary storytelling.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching TopDocs, a new FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channel showcasing curated documentary content from its acclaimed catalogue of over 6,000 titles.
Manitoba secures increase in immigration allocation
Manitoba will now be able to nominate more foreign nationals for permanent residence (PR). The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has successfully lobbied the federal government to raise its immigrant nomination allocation in 2025, claiming an additional 1,489 nomination spots. This change brings the province’s total nomination allocation for this year to 6,239 nomination spots. […]
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Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World Mental Health Day
Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in lime green from sunset to 9:30 p.m. for World Mental Health Day.
Minister Solomon to visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
Minister Solomon to visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
Joint statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force
On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom:
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Federal Training CentreÂ
On October 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were sized at the Federal Training Centre, a multi-level security federal institution.
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay InstitutionÂ
Between September 29 and October 3, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Closures on Chaudière Crossing
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public of the following upcoming closures on the Chaudière Crossing to complete maintenance work on the Union Bridge and the Hull Causeway
CRTC gives flexibility to help radio stations better serve their communities
The CRTC is reducing the administrative burden on radio stations so that they have more time to focus on serving their listeners.
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to visit Mexico to deepen the Canada-Mexico relationship and enhance commercial ties
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be leading a ministerial mission to Mexico from October 14 to 17, 2025.
Government of Canada improves access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec
The following projects aim to improve access to health services in English for official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Quebec.
Minister Olszewski marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:
Canadaâs new government is lowering costs to help Canadians get ahead
Filing an income tax return is the gateway for many Canadians to access important financial benefits—like the GST/HST Credit, the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit , and more —which can help them manage their day-to-day costs. That’s why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will make it easier for Canadians to file a tax return and access key benefits.
Invitation to media â Louis Villeneuve to highlight Government of Canada support for Appalachian Flooring to stimulate innovation in Quebecâs homebuilding supply chain
Rapid, sustainable housing construction is a priority for the Government of Canada. To meet the current shortage, the government is making investments to support the development of innovative, sustainable manufacturing solutions, thereby accelerating the construction of affordable housing. In this context, Louis Villeneuve, Member of Parliament for Brome–Missisquoi, will highlight the project by Appalachian Flooring implemented thanks to CED’s support.
Statue of Sir Arthur Doughty officially installed at Library and Archives Canadaâs Preservation Campus
The statue of the second Dominion Archivist is making its grand return to the public
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Health Ministersâ Meeting
A face-to-face meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health will take place October 16 and 17, in Calgary, Alberta.
Government of Canada to make an announcement in Victoria
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Victoria to make an announcement on new measures to bring costs down for Canadians.
The Government of Canada will announce support for minority-language education and second-language instruction in Manitoba
The Government of Canada increases its support for minority-language education and second-language instruction through an important agreement with Manitoba