The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will highlight new funding from the Scale AI Cluster for Canada’s AI ecosystem.
Immigration News
Government of Canada announces support for over 9,700 leading researchers and projects nationwide
Empowering Canada’s brightest minds to solve tomorrow’s challenges
Ministers Chartrand, Alty, and Gull-Masty issue statement on Nunavut Day
On Nunavut Day, we celebrate the culture, strength, and achievements of Nunavummiut.
Parks Canada and British Columbia invest more than $8Â M to improve ecological connectivity
The initiative will help conserve biodiversity and improve connections between important natural areas in British Columbia.
Federal government and East Gwillimbury partner to help residents walk a new path
East Gwillimbury will expand its active transportation network thanks to a joint investment of $7.6 million with the federal government and York Region.
Contract awarded for Phase 2 of Counter Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Capability in support of Operation REASSURANCE
On July 7, 2025, the Government of Canada awarded two contracts for a total value of $169,187,671.90 to CACI, Inc. - FEDERAL as part of the second phase...
Infrastructure Announcement in Peterborough
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Emma Harrison Hill, Member of Parliament for Peterborough, Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha, and Jeff Leal, Mayor, City of Peterborough.
Canada to roll out increased settlement supports for Francophone immigrants
Francophone immigrants to Canada will soon benefit from increased community support in settling. Over 2025-2026, Canada’s immigration department will operationalize the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiative The WFCs will incorporate 24 francophone and Acadian communities across Canada, aiming to facilitate the settlement and successful integration of francophone immigrants into the country. Subscribe and get our […]
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Government of Canada moves forward to modernize outdated regulations and reduce red tape
Government of Canada moves forward to modernize outdated regulations and reduce red tape
Minister Anand will hold a virtual call back during her travel to Malaysia
July 9, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call-back by teleconference during her travel to Malaysia.
Ministers Hodgson and Arsenault to hold media availabilities in Charlottetown
CHARLOTTETOWN — The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Gilles Arsenault, Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, will hold a joint media availability to conclude the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) in Charlottetown.
Canada reaffirms longstanding space collaboration with Japan
During a recent visit to Japan, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) President Lisa Campbell met with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President Hiroshi Yamakawa to explore new avenues for collaboration and opportunities for enhanced partnerships.
IRCC issues thousands of invitations to CEC candidates, with lowest cut-off score since September 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518; and Created an […]
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Committee on Internal Trade meets to strengthen Canadaâs economy
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, met with her provincial and territorial counterparts at the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting in Québec City to advance shared priorities and strengthen Canada’s domestic economy.
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay InstitutionÂ
On June 30, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Minister Joly to highlight support in Canadian research and innovationÂ
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce support for researchers and projects nationwide. A media availability will follow the announcement.
Canada and Ontario investing to improve energy efficiency in provinceâs agri-food industry
Provincial and federal investment of up to $3 million will help farmers implement energy efficiency projects that will help boost their competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs
Minister Anand speaks with Japanâs Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwaya Takeshi in Tokyo to deepen Canada’s bilateral relations with a trusted partner.
Cancelled: Minister Champagne to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in the fourth edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, on July 10 and 11.
Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution
On July 6, 2025, Blair Chisholm, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The Procurement Ombud Proposes 5 Solutions to Solve Federal Procurement Issues
In his new Knowledge Deepening and Sharing report, the Procurement Ombud outlines 5 key solutions to address long-standing systemic issues in federal procurement. These issues have persisted for decades and continue to undermine the efficiency of the system and the core principles of fairness, openness, and transparency.
Supporting the transition to zero-emission public transit
Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Basil Clarke, Warden of the County of Simcoe and Mayor of the Township of Ramara, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $221,116 for the development of a strategy to transition to zero emission transit technology in the County of Simcoe.
Travelling to Canada? Plan ahead to avoid being turned away for a criminal record
If you’re not a Canadian citizen, you may be denied entry to Canada if you have a criminal record. If you plan ahead, you may be able to overcome criminal inadmissibility and gain entry to Canada depending on factors such as the nature of your offence(s) and how much time has passed since you’ve completed […]
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Ding! Scammers are hiding in your text messages
Phones are constantly buzzing, and scammers know the easiest way to you is through your text messages. Lately, many people are seeing more text messages from unknown numbers, saying things like “Unpaid highway toll detected on your vehicle. Pay now to avoid fines.” or “We’ve detected suspicious activity on your account – verify now”. Be on the lookout: it could be a common scam known as smishing.
Statement from Minister McGuinty on the Fifth Biannual Report of External Monitor
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty, issued the following statement today in response to Madame Jocelyne Therrien’s fifth External Monitor status report. The report provides an update on the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).