| National Defence | backgrounders
On April 20, 2026, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) announced that it met its Regular Force recruiting objective for the second consecutive year, while highlighting an increased objectivefor fiscal year 2026/27.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases
The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home—including young people looking for jobs in a challenging job market. In response, the Government of Canada is focused on what it can control: creating summer jobs for young people across Canada to gain meaningful work experience that will set them on a path to a successful future.
| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada, provides wage subsidies to support employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, so that they can offer quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30.
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
On April 8, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.
| Transport Canada | news releases
Growing Canada’s air transport relations promotes trade diversification, strengthens supply chains, boosts tourism and helps fuel our country's economic growth.
| Correctional Service Canada | news releases
Between April 10 - 13, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
| National Defence | media advisories
Media are invited to a technical briefing on Monday, April 20, 2026, where senior defence officials will provide an update on the progress and impact of Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) recruiting modernization efforts.
| National Defence | media advisories
Minister McGuinty to highlight progress on CAF Recruitment
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | news releases
Renovations at BMO Soccer Centre enhance training space for Halifax Tides FC
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will travel to Germany and Norway from April 19 to 24, 2026, to advance Canada’s industrial and economic interests abroad.
