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Building on recent measures to strengthen Canada’s immigration and asylum systems, and recent decreases in asylum claim volumes, the Government of Canada is taking further action to maintain a fair, orderly and well-managed asylum system.
Canada continues to improve its asylum system so that it is fair, transparent and sustainable over the long-term.
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will announce a new program under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund to support food security in Canada.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for Dutch elm disease (DED) to include an area in south-central British Columbia (BC) and the entire Province of Saskatchewan (SK).
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) today announced the winners of the 2026 Storytellers Challenge, during a special showcase at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) conference.
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that support more housing and create stronger communities.
The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, and the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today announced the conversion of the first railway location in Canada to preclearance, at the Vancouver Pacific Central Rail Station in British Columbia.
Canada and the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon share strong travel, tourism and economic ties, particularly in Atlantic Canada. We work closely to support safe, efficient travel while strengthening the security and integrity of our shared travel routes.
My name is Jeanne Pratt and I am the Interim Commissioner of the Competition Bureau. I am joined by my colleagues Anthony Durocher, Acting Senior Deputy Commissioner responsible for the Mergers and Monopolistic Practices Branch, and Mike Hollingworth, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Promotion Branch. The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency tasked with protecting and promoting competition in Canada. We administer and enforce the Competition Act, a law that applies across all sectors of the economy.
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement to support Canada’s forest sector at the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Meeting. Media availability will follow.
To that end, I am extremely pleased to announce that the leading German energy utility, Securing Energy for Europe, or SEFE, has signed a new agreement to secure liquefied natural gas offtake from Ksi Lisims LNG. This marks a major milestone for this project as it advances toward its final investment decision, construction and production.
The Price McIntosh Bursary promotes diverse stories, experiences and interpretations
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and SEFE (Securing Energy for Europe of Germany, bringing long term supply of low-carbon Canadian LNG to a European buyer for the first time. Under the agreement, SEFE will purchase one million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG for up to 20 years, with deliveries expected to begin by the early 2030s.
The Government of Canada is seeking to diversify Canada’s trade partners to support a stronger, more resilient economy. Safely increasing mobility between Canada and its trade partners helps support these efforts.
As Canada continues to deepen its trade, investment and strategic partnerships across the Indo Pacific, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that Canada will make changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia starting tomorrow, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $12.7 million investment for Indigenous-focused research initiatives.
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting our lands and waters. Canada’s oceans are home to more than 30 species of whales, which play a critical role in the health of our oceans and carry important cultural significance for Indigenous and coastal communities. Since 2018, the Government of Canada has made significant investments to support recovery efforts and mitigate the impacts of key threats to whales, including the North Atlantic right whale (NARW), the St. Lawrence Estuary beluga (SLEB), the Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW).
PrairiesCan support under the Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide services and training to help Saskatchewan entrepreneurs start and grow businesses
The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed a case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Esquimalt, British Columbia, to make an announcement from the Spring Economic Update related to the protection of whales in Canadian waters.
May 15, 2026 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce federal funding in support of organizations assisting Black entrepreneurs on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).
