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Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigration levels, including the admission targets for each immigration category, issuing visas, and managing permanent residence and temporary foreign worker programs.
The Government of Canada is restoring control of our immigration system while attracting and retaining those with the skills and experience needed to drive our economic growth.
The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, relating to labour shortages in Quebec.
My name is Mike Hollingworth, and I’m the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Promotion Branch at the Competition Bureau. I am joined today by my colleague, Melissa Fisher, Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau’s Mergers Directorate. The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. We administer and enforce Canada's Competition Act, a law of general application that applies to every sector of the economy.
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia’s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, will be in Victoria to announce funding to support workers in British Columbia affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
The Government of Canada is boosting manufacturing innovation and sustainable tech in the Kootenays to help local businesses grow, compete globally, and build a stronger Canada.
The Government of Canada is strengthening B.C. industries and businesses impacted by tariffs with investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
The Government of Canada is strengthening B.C. industries and businesses impacted by tariffs with investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
Service Canada announces the relocation of 2 offices in Surrey.
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, will announce support for organizations that are driving artificial intelligence innovation and adoption across multiple sectors. This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Event: The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacifican Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) to announce investments that will help businesses across B.C.’s Southern Interior pivot their operations to increase productivity, create jobs and find new pathways to growth in the face of tariff and trade challenges. Please RSVP to Renée LeBlanc Proctor for event location details. A livestream option will also be available for accredited media. Details on how to participate virtually will be provided upon registration.
The traditional territories of the A-Tlegay Member Nations span the central northeast coast of Vancouver Island and include the northern Strait of Georgia and the Johnstone Strait.
B.C. farmers are getting support to enhance their businesses and boost local food security with new technology, which will help increase production, efficiency and competitiveness.
Today marks an important step forward for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm. Musqueam and Canada have signed landmark agreements recognizing Musqueam’s Aboriginal rights and strengthening Musqueam’s roles in fisheries, stewardship, and marine emergency management.
In today’s rapidly changing world, Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity.
In today’s rapidly changing world, Canada is making major investments to protect our sovereignty, strengthen security and create prosperity.
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information from Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and advance its ongoing investigation into real estate commission rules in Canada. Commission rules dictate how real estate agents are paid, who pays them, and how those payments must be disclosed on Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems.
Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. Thank you Batia [Stein, EY Law] for that introduction, thank you to the Canadian Club for this opportunity, and thank you all for being here today.
A resilient Canadian economy depends on a highly skilled workforce. Immigration helps fill critical labour gaps in priority industries where there is not enough domestic talent.
Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition for skilled workers intensifies, Canada’s immigration system is focused on attracting and retaining highly skilled immigrants through the International Talent Attraction Strategy.
