The National Film Board of Canada is celebrating its 20th year of participation in the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). For this year’s RVF, whose theme is “Cultivate your roots!,” the NFB is making six documentary and animation programs available free of charge to francophones and francophiles. Screenings will take place across Canada, from March 1 to 31—from the East Coast to the West Coast, and from the Great Lakes to the Arctic. It’s a great opportunity to highlight the creativity of Canada’s large francophone family and to celebrate our roots together!

The NFB returns to the Festival REGARD with five short films, including two in official competition.

The CBSA and RCMP announced today that an arrest has been made in Mississauga, Ontario for possession and trafficking of narcotics, including Nitazenes.

On March 2, 2025, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 is expected to land on the lunar surface no earlier than 3:34 am ET.

This March, we’re serving up some extra-special picks for young viewers on nfb.ca in time for spring break! Explore these new releases and old favourites on our themed channel.

Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Initiatives Across New Brunswick

The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

The Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Minister of Public Safety, and the Fentanyl Czar today announced new measures to curtail fentanyl production and organized crime in Canada. The government formalized additional controls for three fentanyl precursor chemicals and the drug carisoprodol, following consultations on implementing these key controls.

The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support of tourism growth across southern Ontario.

Today, Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, announced an investment of up to $1.39 million over five years to the Maison de jeunes de Saint-Léonard through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

The Banook Canoe Club will be upgraded to be more accessible and energy efficient after an investment of over $2.3 million from the federal government.

Member of Parliament Kody Blois announces an investment in the Mermaid Theatre in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Aurora to highlight a funding announcement that will support testing and innovation in skills development to build a skilled and resilient Canadian workforce.

With technologies like AI, fraudsters are constantly adapting their tricks to avoid being detected. This is why the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Competition Bureau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), are teaming up again this March to fight fraud for the 21st edition of Fraud Prevention Month (FPM).

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has dropped below one million for the second consecutive month. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 892,100, as of January 31, 2025. Consult with an experienced immigration representative  Considering that the backlog at the end of December 2024 was 942,300 , that shows a […]

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The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, along with Arielle Kayabaga, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Member of Parliament for London West and Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, will make an important announcement in support of southern Ontario businesses and the regional economy.

Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and independent lives strengthens community bonds, and give new pathways to connect generations.

Two Laval organizations receive a total of $1.5M in financial assistance from CED.

Strengthening economic partnerships and opening new doors for Atlantic Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific.

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament for Kanata–Carleton, on behalf of the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement to support artificial intelligence and tech businesses in the Ottawa region.

Backgrounder: Businesses and organizations who participated in the Atlantic Canada Indo-Pacific trade mission.

Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced more than $116 million under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program.

Member for Hull Suzanne Tremblay, on behalf of Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development Christine Fréchette; Member of Parliament for Argenteuil‒La Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizens’ Services Stéphane Lauzon, on behalf of Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge; and Investissement Québec are announcing a total of $4.14 million in loans to Gatineau’s Imprimerie Gauvin.

Corporation d’innovation et de développement des Îles-de-la-Madeleine receives $534,000 in financial assistance from CED.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce Government of Canada financial assistance to support the growth of 12 Montréal organizations.