Canada News
Immigration, employment, economy, finance, housing and federal politics — the essentials of Canadian news, automatically aggregated from official sources.
Immigration
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Canada refocusing Express Entry on top talent that drives economic growth
Published on October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026—Kitchener, Ontario—Building a stronger Canada means restoring confidence in a well-managed immigration system that meets our economic needs. This includes attracting and retaining skilled talent to…
Read on → - Changes to Express Entry for high-wage occupations
Published on October 16, 2026
On November 3, 2026, changes to Express Entry willintroduce points for eligible Canadian work experience or qualifying job offers in highwage occupations, and remove labour market impact assessment (LMIA) requirements…
Read on → - Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener
Published on October 15, 2026
Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener
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Employment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada will be accepting applications for $5,000 Team Canada Strong Red Seal Completion Bonus as of November 16
Published on October 23, 2026
Canada needs more skilled trades workers to build homes, strengthen critical infrastructure and support major economic and defence projects. To help meet this growing demand, the Government of Canada is making a…
Read on → - Backgrounder : Team Canada Strong
Published on October 23, 2026
Team Canada Strong is an $8 billion investment to recruit, train, and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers by 2030-2031. It includes a $2 billion federal investment to help support PT workforce…
Read on → - Workforce Retention and Retraining Program launched to help employers keep their workforce while facing economic challenges
Published on October 22, 2026
Canada's businesses and workers continue to adapt to evolving global trade pressures, including the impacts of tariffs, while building the foundation for future growth.
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Economy
Government of Canada news — filtered for the economy topic
- Secretary of State van Koeverden announces new funding for Rugby Canada
Published on October 23, 2026
This announcement is part of the Government of Canada’s generational $1-billion investment in sport, the largest in the nation’s history to strengthen our sport system; increase participation; continue hosting…
Read on → - Minister Sidhu meets with Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence
Published on October 23, 2026
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Helen McEntee, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, while in Dublin, Ireland, celebrating the…
Read on → - Government of Canada will be accepting applications for $5,000 Team Canada Strong Red Seal Completion Bonus as of November 16
Published on October 23, 2026
Canada needs more skilled trades workers to build homes, strengthen critical infrastructure and support major economic and defence projects. To help meet this growing demand, the Government of Canada is making a…
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Finance
Bank of Canada
- Bank of Canada Board launches process to fill external Deputy Governor position
Published on September 10, 2026
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada has initiated a recruitment process to fill the external Deputy Governor position left vacant by the appointment of Nicolas Vincent as a full-time Deputy Governor.
Read on → - Bank of Canada unveils new vertical $20 bank note
Published on September 3, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, and the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), joined Bank of Canada Governor Tiff…
Read on → - Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2¼%
Published on September 2, 2026
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.
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Housing
Government of Canada news — filtered for the housing topic
- Government of Canada invests an additional $21.1 million to improve housing conditions and affordability for the Métis Nation of Ontario
Published on October 23, 2026
Every Canadian deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. The Government of Canada is focused on building more homes, strengthening communities, and creating the conditions for Canadians to get ahead. That means…
Read on → - Infrastructure Announcement in Essex County
Published on October 23, 2026
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Member of Parliament for Ajax, the Honourable Rob…
Read on → - Minister Alty to make an announcement at Midland Housing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Métis Nation of Ontario
Published on October 23, 2026
Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will be making a housing announcement in Midland, Ontario, with the Métis Nation of Ontario.
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Politics
Government of Canada news — filtered for federal politics
- Secretary of State van Koeverden announces new funding for Rugby Canada
Published on October 23, 2026
This announcement is part of the Government of Canada’s generational $1-billion investment in sport, the largest in the nation’s history to strengthen our sport system; increase participation; continue hosting…
Read on → - Ministers Fraser and Michel to hold media availability on updates to Canada’s medical assistance in dying law
Published on October 23, 2026
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a media availability on updates to Canada’s medical assistance in dying…
Read on → - Government of Canada releases the national strategy to address environmental racism and advance environmental justice
Published on October 23, 2026
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada published Canada’s National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice 2026–2031.
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