The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) wishes to highlight the exceptional contribution to Canadian cinema of distinguished editor and filmmaker Monique Fortier, who passed away on August 18 at the age of 97. Her rich career spanned more than 40 years at the NFB.

Families across Canada rely on access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care. That is why the Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are working together to create more early learning and child-care spaces to meet the needs of children and families no matter where they live.

Polar Knowledge Canada announces 2025 Northern Scientific Training Program Special Award recipients

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced a FedNor investment of $450,000 to help Laurentian University create the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation (INHI) at the McEwen School of Architecture. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Nova Scotia has a total of 1,312 spaces remaining for 2025 across its provincial immigration programs. As of August 6, 2025, the province has used up at least 1,838 of its slots across the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNSP) and its portion of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), according to an email received by CIC […]

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Christopher Cooter will become High Commissioner for Canada in the Republic of India, a position previously held by Cameron MacKay.

Christopher Cooter (BA Hons [Political Science], University of Toronto, 1981; MA [Political Science], Columbia University, 1982; BCL, LLB [Common/Civil Law], McGill University, 1986) was called to the British Columbia bar in 1986 and practised law at Campney and Murphy before joining the federal government in 1989 as acting manager of lands for the British Columbia region of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

To better protect communities and ensure safer navigation on Canadian waterways, the Government of Canada is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR).

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Prince Edward Island with the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kent MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and his Worship Steve Ogden, Mayor of Stratford.

A report outlines Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) plan to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for the remainder of 2025. Education, Healthcare and social services, and trades are all categories that may see more planned draws in the upcoming months. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The current Express Entry ITA schedule […]

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The Creative City Centre’s new home will have enhanced audience experiences through the support of the Government of Canada

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources “Securing the Future:Advancing Canada–Germany Cooperation on Transatlantic Energy Security”Canadian Embassy in Berlin

National Film Board of Canada (NFB) leadership in documentary and animation will be on vivid display at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival (October 2–12), with the world premiere of a powerful new film about Afghan women fighting for freedom and equality, along with the BC premieres of three dazzling animated shorts.

National Film Board of Canada (NFB) excellence in documentary and animation will be showcased at the 2025 Calgary International Film Festival (September 18–28), with a stellar lineup of three feature-length and six short films, including three world premieres.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and Fentanyl Czar, Kevin Brosseau held a productive first meeting with U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi in Washington, DC., United States.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Philip Earle, Member of Parliament for Labrador; the Honourable John Hogan, K.C., Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Mitchell Marsh, Deputy Mayor of Labrador City.

The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in British Columbia.

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On August 27, 2025, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in British Columbia.

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), joined by the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, and Rohini Arora, British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in British Columbia. 

The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce significant federal funding in support of innovative projects to strengthen and diversify Manitoba’s manufacturing sector.

Thousands of people may be eligible to gain Canadian citizenship by applying for a discretionary grant of citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government earlier this year, this option is available to people born abroad who did not inherit citizenship from their Canadian parent(s) on account of the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship […]

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Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will announce a Government of Canada investment to help address critical challenges in the Northern Ontario housing sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams In a phone call to CIC News, a representative confirmed that 25% of the new nominations will go […]

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