Federal watchdogs, MPs slam corrections officials on treatment of prisoners

OTTAWA – Federal watchdogs and members of Parliament are pressing Canada’s top corrections officials to improve conditions…

Trudeau pushing softer approach to temporary visas, less focus on risk of overstaying

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s pushing Canada’s immigration system to soften its approach…

Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Women

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 10, 2023 – Physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco cessation can help improve our…

Canada Supports Tarquti Energy to Empower Inuit to Take Charge of Nunavik’s Energy Transition

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 10, 2023 – Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are leading the way in prioritizing cleaner, cheaper…

Tight labour market persists as Canadian economy adds 150,000 jobs in January

OTTAWA – Employment growth in Canada blew past economists’ predictions in January, even as forecasters had expected…

Freeman, O’Neill lead Canada’s roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

OTTAWA — Six-time all-star Freddie Freeman will lead Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Canada May Fast-Track Immigration Applications from People in Earthquake Zone

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Sean Fraser signalled this week that Canada may fast-track applications to come…

Keep Canada’s doors open to Ukrainians, refugee groups urge Ottawa

OTTAWA — Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend…

School bus cancellations in Ottawa and the region due to incoming freezing rain

All school buses have been cancelled in Ottawa and eastern Ontario Thursday ahead of freezing rain…

Prairies stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target: report

OTTAWA – A new Desjardins report suggests Canada’s immigration target increase could spur economic growth, with…