On the Independence Day of Ukraine, G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met virtually with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha.

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across British Columbia with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, the Honourable Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Trish Mandewo, President of the Union of BC Municipalities, and Her Worship, Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey.

Across British Columbia, ambitious entrepreneurs and small businesses are tackling today’s challenges with new ideas and seizing opportunities that will grow our economy.

Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.

The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will announce funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Media representatives are advised that Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce a major new investment in an emission-reducing project for Metro Vancouver.

CED grants over $2.4 million to five MRC de La Vallée-de-l'Or businesses working in the mining sector.

The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 25, 2025, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses and their respective projects.

Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $10 million in funding to support initiatives that empower Canadians to adopt healthy behaviours—such as being active, eating nutritious foods, and avoiding smoking—ultimately leading to a longer and improved quality of life.

Three more regions have shared their list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This includes Peace Liard and North Okanagan-Shuswap, both in British Columbia. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP Pictou County, located in the central-northern part of the province of Nova Scotia, has also revealed its list of designated employers […]

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Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, will make an important FedNor announcement to support Greater Sudbury innovators and job creators in Greater Sudbury and across Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) supports projects that promote healthy behaviours such as healthy eating, physical activity and tobacco cessation to prevent chronic disease, with a focus on people who face health inequalities and are at greater risk of developing chronic disease.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, today announced the appointment of Karine Asselin as Permanent Representative of Canada to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), effective as of August 25, 2025.

Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan signed a Military Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), the Indonesian National Armed Forces.

Anna-Karine Asselin (LLL., University of Ottawa, 1990; Barreau du Québec [Quebec Bar], 1991) joined External Affairs and International Trade Canada in 1994.

The athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers have given us some unforgettable moments at the St. John’s 2025 Canada Summer Games

Manitoba held its second draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Invitations were extended based on skilled work experience, scoring results, and involvement in strategic recruitment initiatives. This is Manitoba’s 17th provincial immigration draw of the year. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw […]

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The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, today announced that he will visit Brazil from August 25 to 28, 2025, and Colombia from August 28 to 30, to advance Canada’s trade and investment relationships in Latin America.

On the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, we are inspired by the enduring spirit and strength of the Ukrainian people. Canada supports Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty, freedom and security against Russia’s aggression. We reinforce our commitment to uphold the UN Charter and stand with Ukraine.

As of 21 August 2025, Express Entry applicants will now require an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of a complete application for Canadian permanent residence (PR)—unless they meet certain exemptions. This article will cover 10 of the most frequently asked questions around IMEs for new Express Entry candidates and applicants. See how competitive […]

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The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement:

Yukon has received an additional 67 nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for this year. Its total number of nomination spaces for 2025 is now 282, up from the 215 spaces it was allotted by the federal government following PNP allocations being cut by 50%. The Government of Yukon announced the increased allocations […]

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Improvements to drainage infrastructure will enhance water quality in Semiahmoo Bay and help manage flooding along Marine Drive, after a combined investment of more than $9.86 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.

Canadian researchers, members of NASA's OSIRIS-REx international science team, have contributed to new studies related to the sample collected from asteroid Bennu.

Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.