The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Travelling to Canada during the holidays? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Sri Lanka has been devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the island. These disasters have claimed lives and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, severely disrupting communities and local economies.

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will hold a media callback following his travel to Europe to advance partnerships, economic development and collaboration opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.

Effective December 16, 2025, the Government of Canada is rolling out the new Buy Canadian Policy for federal procurement. The policy sets clear direction for federal departments and agencies to prioritize Canadian suppliers and Canadian content in their purchasing decisions.

Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of Canada's fresh water.

Media representatives are advised that Chantal McCartin, Physical Science Specialist, and Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, will present Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2025.

Today, the Canadian Coast Guard and the Icelandic Coast Guard signed a letter of intent to formalize a shared commitment to cooperation and collaboration on coast guard operations. This agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening international partnerships that enhance maritime safety, environmental protection, and operational readiness in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, and His Worship Frank Campion, Mayor of the City of Welland.

The Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC) released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 to 2025, which provides a snapshot of the health and integrity of the staffing system and the non-partisanship in the federal public service.

Green upgrades to the Palais des Sports MGR C.V. Leclerc arena will improve the building’s energy efficiency thanks to an investment of $1.1 million from the federal government.

Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou, invites media representatives to visit a business that designs and manufactures innovative structures for the installation of solar panels.

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce support for Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives that will help protect important ecosystems and species, advance locally led climate solutions, and sustain Indigenous ways of life.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, along with Caroline Desrochers, Member of Parliament for Trois-Rivières and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, will announce Government of Canada funding to support 19 manufacturing businesses in the Mauricie, Lanaudière and Centre-du-Québec regions. This assistance is being provided in a context marked by tariff pressures affecting these businesses’ operations.

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 32nd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, co-hosted by Germany and the United Kingdom

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 399 ITAs in a 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 731; and Created an […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against 4 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations.

In 2010, the Canadian government established the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (“Iran Regulations”) pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act. In October 2022, Canada amended the Iran Regulations to include gross and systematic human rights violations and has since imposed a total of 20 rounds of sanctions, including today’s announcement.

The Government of Canada is providing nearly $100 million to Alberta to help the province provide French as a minority language and French as a second language education, from preschool to the post-secondary level

On behalf of the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will announce a newly acquired housing complex in Courtenay, British Columbia.

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that Canada has secured a new air transport agreement with the Republic of Albania.

Canada’s shared success depends on the strength of its rural communities.

Thousands of lost Canadians previously affected by the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent are now eligible to gain Canadian citizenship.  On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3, “An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act”, became law.  “This new legislation strengthens the bond between Canadians at home and around the world, and reaffirms the values […]

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