| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
| news releases
The Government of Canada is strengthening protections for people seeking immigration and citizenship advice by improving access to trustworthy, quality representation. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new regulations that have come into force to enhance the oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations to encourage innovation, investment, research and competitiveness in Canada’s agriculture, horticulture, and ornamental sectors
In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life.
On April 30 and May 1, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drumheller Institution.
| Canadian International Trade Tribunal
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry (NQ-2026-001) today to determine whether the dumping of certain oil and gas well casing, originating in or exported from Austria, has caused injury or retardation, or is threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that a preliminary determination had been made respecting the dumping of the above mentioned goods.
Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, for an announcement about federal funding to support the Government of Canada’s efforts to keep Canadian communities safe.
The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, will be in Grand Manan to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026 in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Small Craft Harbours Program.
Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), welcomed to Ottawa, Ontario, Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, was at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to highlight housing measures from the Spring Economic Update 2026 that will help build more homes in British Columbia—by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction, and supporting modern methods of construction.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, alongside Members of Parliament from Nova Scotia, will be in Sambro, Nova Scotia to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Sambro Small Craft Harbour.
