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October 2026
September 2026
- Projects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communities
- Canada is supporting new projects to promote Francophone immigration and strengthen Francophone minority communities
- The Government of Canada extends the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians
- Minister Metlege Diab highlights the extension of federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians
July 2026
- Canada expands online passport renewal to all eligible adults (Toronto)
- Canada expands online passport renewal to all eligible adults
- Minister Metlege Diab highlights Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026–2027
- Projects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communities
- Canada and the Northwest Territories join forces to support the growth of Francophone communities
- Peter Fragiskatos, MP, highlights launch of National Food Security Strategy
- Projects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communities
- Canada and Manitoba join forces to give new momentum to Francophone immigration
- Statement by Minister Metlege Diab on Canada Day
June 2026
- Federal–Provincial–Territorial Immigration Ministers meet to discuss sustainable immigration
- Canada marks World Refugee Day and reflects on 75 years of refugee protection
- Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions
- Canada strengthens borders while supporting economic and tourism ties with Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
May 2026
- Canada strengthens Indo‑Pacific ties through changes to visa requirements for eligible travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia
- Canada strengthens Indo-Pacific ties through changes to visa requirements for eligible travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia
- Canada and global partners take action to advance migration priorities
- Canada announces new international migration capacity-building projects
- Canada strengthens regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants
- Filling labour gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers
- Understanding the one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative
- Minister Diab highlights sport investments from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to build stronger and safer communities