TORONTO — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will participate in engagements while at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference 2025 in Toronto.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned that 40 Uyghur refugees were forcibly returned to China today, putting them at a serious risk of torture, mistreatment, repressive surveillance, arbitrary detention and forced labour.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2025 Express Entry categories on February 27, 2025. The department introduced big changes to category-based draws, introducing a new category, and removing another. See your eligibility for category-based draws The new category announced in 2025 is Education. There are five occupations listed under this new category. […]

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Montréal festival receives $375,000 in financial assistance from CED.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for a conversation on Canada-US relations and visit the Port of Vancouver, followed by a media availability.

Today marks the conclusion of a three-day meeting of more than 1,400 anti-money laundering investigators and prosecutors from across Canada’s public sector, as well as representatives from the United States. The annual gathering aims to build a greater common understanding of the latest financial crime threats and tactics.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Quebec announced that it will be capping the number of international student applications it receives. The province has announced that the maximum number of applications that it will receive under the Foreign Student Program is 124,760, in the period between February 26, 2025, and February 26, 2026. Discover your options […]

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Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs apologized for the multiple, forced relocations of Inuit families from their home in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), Nunavut, to unfamiliar and unforgiving lands between 1934 and 1948.

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund.

Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, Northwest Territories, will make an important funding announcement under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

Starting a new life in Canada involves many steps—one of them is setting up your banking and getting access to your money. Having access to your money can help you manage daily expenses, pay bills, and begin building financial stability. With many options and services available, it may feel overwhelming to know where to begin. […]

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Members of the media are invited to join Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, for a funding announcement under the Crime Prevention Action Fund to underscore the Government of Canada's efforts to keep Canadian youth safe in the Saint-Léonard borough of Montréal.

Canada and the United States share one of the most integrated trading relationships in the world, especially when it comes to agriculture.

Today, Chief Dwayne Laboucan, the elected Council of Driftpile Cree Nation, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed a service delivery agreement affirming Driftpile Cree Nation’s inherent right to self-governance over its children, youth, and families. This agreement supports the implementation of Driftpile Cree Nation’s Mihtatakaw Sîpiy Awasak Wiyasiwêwin (Driftpile River Children’s Law), using the framework provided by An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

Canada’s youth are motivated and eager to join the workforce. Yet, many continue to encounter barriers to employment that hinder their financial success and personal growth. That is why the Government of Canada creates job and training opportunities for youth through its comprehensive array of youth programming, including through the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy (YESS).

The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.

B.C. entrepreneurs and businesses are driving innovation and transforming global industries, including food and beverage production. With a strategic location, talent, and vibrant culinary landscape, Richmond has emerged as a hub for innovative companies in this sector.

Erosion and flood protection improvements will help preserve the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) shores after a joint investment of more than $10.1 million from the federal government and the Nation.

The Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) model is a conservation finance model that brings together partners and multi-partner investments to advance marine and terrestrial stewardship and coastal economies over the long term. It’s recognized around the world as a powerful tool to advance durable, large-scale conservation projects coupled with sustainable economic and community development.

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour; Deborah Windsor, President of the Banook Canoe Club Board of Directors; and Andrew Russell, Olympian and Member of the Banook Canoe Club Revitalization Committee. Sam Austin, Councillor for District 5, will also be in attendance.

To pursue permanent residency under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Prince Edward Island (PEI), foreign nationals must now work in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing. The PEI Office of Immigration will not accept endorsement applications for workers in any other sectors, as of 24 January, 2025. Foreign nationals working in other sectors and seeking to […]

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Women’s Health Clinic (WHC) in Winnipeg will be safer, more accessible, and energy-efficient after an investment of $10 million from the federal government.

Health care is the top concern for Canadians, according to a recent study by CIC News. This is not surprising, as 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor, and healthcare wait times reached record levels in 2024. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The lack of access to care can […]

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Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Manitoba signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $48 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Manitoba residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced a $267 million federal investment as part of two bilateral agreements to improve access to affordable medications for Manitobans.