Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) and Chief Robert J. Walsh, Cape Breton Regional Police Service, for a press conference on the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program.

On September 14, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.

Audiences can embark on a touching cinematic road trip across Newfoundland at this year’s St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF), through local filmmaker Wanda Nolan’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) short documentary The Muse.

This past weekend, downtown Ottawa transformed into a vibrant hub of military camaraderie and athletic spirit as thousands gathered for the 18th edition of Canada Army Run, presented by BMO. From Friday to Sunday, events such as the Canadian Tire Race Expo and BMO Kids’ Zone took place ahead of the culminating races on Sunday, September 21.

Two standout National Film Board of Canada (NFB) productions were recognized at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), reaffirming the NFB’s excellence in cinema in both animation and documentary.

A creative team comprising Quebec City–based filmmakers François Dubé and Guillaume Fournier and content producer Allison Van Rassel is currently shooting the feature-length documentary Après les étoiles. Filmed before, during and after the history-making arrival of the celebrated Michelin Guide in Quebec, the documentary chronicles the journey of three iconic restaurants in the provincial capital and their chefs.

The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will join Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of Canada’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York City, New York.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at the 2025 Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) will feature documentaries by acclaimed Ontario directors as well as groundbreaking stories by Indigenous filmmakers from across the country.

If you are an international student hoping to obtain a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), you must maintain full-time student status throughout your studies—with only two exceptions: Those who take an authorized leave of absence; and Students who are in their last semester of study. This article will provide further details on the only two times […]

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On September 19, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) celebrated a new and long-lasting relationship with Nunavik. This vibrant Inuit community in Northern Quebec and crew members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Frédérick Rolette, who travelled from their home port of Halifax, N.S., came together during an official Northern Affiliation ceremony.

Member of Parliament Mike Kelloway announces support for the Highland Arts Theatre in Nova Scotia

Today, Canada officially endorsed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, an initiative spearheaded by Australia.

Given the new 100,000 USD fee announced for H1-B visa petitions, skilled workers seeking career opportunities in North America may wish to consider career options in Canada. Foreign nationals can gain work authorization in Canada through one of two routes: Work permits; or Permanent residency. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration […]

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The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, have issued the following statement:

This week, Manitoba invited nearly one thousand skilled worker candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were selected under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway and the Skilled Worker Overseas pathway, based on their inclusion in targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP […]

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The Government of Canada is committed to improving safety and ensuring that sport, recreation, and physical activity are safer for everyone

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), made the following statement to mark Gender Equality Week.

the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Nova Scotia Minister of Energy Trevor Boudreau announced that both governments provided Strategic Direction to the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator. Following the recent designation of the Wind Energy Areas, this represents Canada and Nova Scotia taking the next step toward realizing Canada’s first-ever offshore wind project.

On September 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first trades draw in close to a year, providing a new wave of invitations to these professionals to apply for permanent residence (PR). The most recent draw invited 1,250 candidates from Express Entry’s trade category who had a minimum CRS 505. While the CRS […]

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the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a new partnership with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to co-deliver the OHPA program in Ontario, supported by an investment of nearly $37.5 million from the Government of Canada.

The Government of Canada is committed to developing railway infrastructure outside downtown Lac-Mégantic.

Today, the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 110th anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s arrival at Gallipoli.

As Canada and the European Union mark the 8th anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a consequential and productive trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he participated in the meeting of European Union (EU) Economy and Finance Ministers (ECOFIN).

Through my remarks this afternoon, I want to speak about how conversation and engagement helps us build that better understanding.