Canada News Centre2026-06-26T11:47:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/06/the-cbsa-is-making-it-quicker-and-easier-for-international-travellers-to-catch-connecting-flights-at-canadian-airports.html

The CBSA is making it quicker and easier for international travellers to catch connecting flights at Canadian airports

Canada Border Services Agency2026-06-26T10:00:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/the-cbsa-shares-tips-on-travelling-to-vancouver-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.html

The CBSA shares tips on travelling to Vancouver for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-28T14:18:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/travelling-to-canada-for-victoria-day-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Victoria Day? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-12T10:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/03/travelling-to-canada-for-easter-the-cbsa-gives-tips-to-plan-your-trip.html

Travelling to Canada for Easter? The CBSA gives tips to plan your trip

Canada Border Services Agency2026-03-31T10:00:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/12/cbsa-in-ontario-highlights-from-2025.html

CBSA in Ontario and Nunavut: Highlights from 2025

Canada Border Services Agency2025-12-09T13:30:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-update-probe-on-unpaid-work-in-the-airline-sector.html

Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadian passengers and airline crew safe as they travel; they deserve to be compensated for the work they do.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-15T13:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/08/new-immersive-tourism-offering-from-the-nation-micmac-de-gespeg-at-forillon-national-park.html

Inauguration of Um'tgi Wapg – Land of the Dawn.

Parks Canada2025-08-08T11:27:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/10/ahead-of-winter-travel-minister-beech-advises-travellers-to-check-their-passport-validity-and-apply-early.html

Ahead of winter travel, Minister Beech advises travellers to check their passport validity and apply early

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-10-25T09:01:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/communications-security/news/2024/05/cyber-centre-publishes-report-on-cyber-threats-to-major-international-sporting-events.html

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has published a bulletin detailing the cyber threats to major international sporting events.

Communications Security Establishment Canada2024-05-31T09:59:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/during-winter-peak-for-passport-applications-service-canada-delivers-canadians-their-passports-within-service-standards.html

In the winter months, Service Canada has traditionally experienced spikes in demand for passport services. As Canadians plan for March break travel or other winter getaways, they may be experiencing longer queues for in-person service at passport offices.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-09T13:34:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2023/12/the-cbsa-wishes-you-happy-holidays-and-gives-tips-for-smoother-travel-this-season.html

The CBSA wishes you happy holidays and gives tips for smoother travel this season

Canada Border Services Agency2023-12-13T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/10/backgrounder-sea-to-sky-communities-receive-over-19-million-to-revitalize-public-spaces-and-enhance-tourism-experiences.html

Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, in turn supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality. Throughout Sea to Sky Country, communities are welcoming residents and visitors alike to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2023-10-27T13:30:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/10/city-of-coquitlam-receives-750000-to-upgrade-the-lake-loop-trail-in-town-centre-park.html

Today, Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam, announced $750,000 in funding for the City of Coquitlam through PacifiCan’s Canada Community Revitalization Fund.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2023-10-24T13:00:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/10/surrey-receives-over-1-million-to-revitalize-its-public-spaces.html

Today, Randeep S. Sarai, Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre, announced an investment of $1,034,000 in PacifiCan funding for three projects across Surrey through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF).

Pacific Economic Development Canada2023-10-12T13:00:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/09/backgrounder-vancouver-island-and-coast-communities-receive-over-26-million-to-revitalize-public-spaces-and-enhance-tourism-experiences.html

Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2023-09-21T13:00:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2023/09/vancouver-island-and-coast-communities-receive-over-26-million-to-revitalize-public-spaces-and-enhance-tourism-experiences.html

Safe and inclusive public spaces and dynamic tourism attractions are key to vibrant communities. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and boosting economic vitality.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2023-09-21T13:00:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/05/joint-statement-from-ministers-alghabra-and-qualtrough-on-disability-inclusive-air-travel.html

Yesterday, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, met with the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) to discuss a shared commitment to do more for persons with disabilities when they travel by air.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-05-26T15:14:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-outlines-resumption-of-passport-services-for-canadians-following-public-service-labour-disruption.html

Service Canada is prepared to resume all services at Service Canada Centres and Passport offices following the end of the public service labour disruption.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-05-01T17:33:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/05/backgrounder-on-passport-services.html

The following information will help applicants across Canada choose the best service option for passports in their area based on their specific needs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-05-01T17:29:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2023/04/parks-canada-and-destination-canada-sign-agreement-to-collaborate-on-tourism-growth.html

The Memorandum of Understanding will contribute to the growth of Canada’s tourism sector.

Parks Canada2023-04-26T13:00:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/03/service-canada-works-to-improve-client-experience-for-passport-applicants.html

In learning the lessons of a very challenging period, and applying them for the future, this Government is setting up the passport program to be more reliable, more flexible, and more capable of serving Canadians effectively for years to come. Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, announced the launch of a new online Passport Application Status Checker.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-03-21T13:07:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/03/backgrounder-on-10-day-passport-pick-up-service-at-service-canada-centres.html

Beginning in August 2022, Service Canada started to roll out 10-day passport pick-up service at 13 Service Canada Centres across the country. Canadians can apply for a passport at these locations and receive it after 10 business days. The passport can either be mailed or be picked up in person.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-03-21T13:05:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/03/minister-gould-to-make-an-announcement-and-provide-an-update-on-passport-service-delivery.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will provide an update on passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2023-03-20T12:04:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-science-world.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will announce funding for Science World, one of the largest tourism attractions in B.C.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-10-21T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/10/in-celebration-of-small-business-week-bc-small-businesses-receive-12-million-to-enhance-tourism-experiences-across-the-province.html

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses – from coffee shops to campgrounds – played a critical role in sustaining communities across British Columbia. Small businesses in the tourism sector were especially hard hit, yet they continued to serve as the lifeblood of local economies, offering British Columbians much-needed reprieve.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-10-17T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/10/businesses-receive-funding-to-revitalize-tourism-and-enhance-visitor-experiences-across-british-columbia.html

COVID-19 had a significant impact on Canadian tourism as travel restrictions, both domestically and internationally, reduced visits to attractions across the country. The Government of Canada created the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) to support tourism businesses and organizations investing their future growth, while safely welcoming visitors once again.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-10-14T16:00:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/10/minister-gould-announces-10-day-passport-pick-up-service-is-now-available-the-service-canada-centre-in-barrie-ontario.html

Service Canada staff are working hard to serve Canadians and decrease passport wait times as they work through unprecedented demands. Since April 1, 2022, close to 1.2 million Canadian passports have been issued. Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-10-11T13:49:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/10/parliamentary-secretary-maninder-sidhu-to-announce-updates-to-passport-services.html

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maninder Sidhu will be in Barrie, Ontario, to announce new measures to improve passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-10-07T12:39:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/minister-gould-announces-10-day-passport-pick-up-service-is-now-available-at-four-additional-service-canada-centres.html

Service Canada staff are working hard to serve Canadians and decrease passport wait times as they work through unprecedented demands. Since April 1, 2022, over a million Canadian passports have been issued. Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-23T08:59:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/09/town-of-oliver-receives-funding-to-develop-multi-purpose-public-plaza-in-downtown-core.html

Public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses, and stimulating local economies. In Oliver, like many places across Canada, the community is ready to welcome back residents and visitors alike to enhanced community facilities and public spaces.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-09-07T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/minister-gould-announces-10-day-passport-pick-up-service-at-four-additional-service-canada-centres.html

Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery and decrease wait times for Canadians as it works through unprecedented demands. The triage system introduced this summer in 17 of our 35 passport offices has made a significant impact in reducing lineups and redirecting Canadians to the appropriate means to access service.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-07T10:31:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/the-parliamentary-secretary-marc-serre-to-announce-updates-to-passport-services.html

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, Marc Serré and Member of Parliament for Sudbury, Viviane Lapointe, will be in Sudbury to announce new measures to improve passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-06T11:42:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/09/the-parliamentary-secretary-mark-gerretsen-to-announce-updates-to-passport-services.html

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Mark Gerretsen, will be in Kingston to announce new measures to improve passport service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-09-06T10:32:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/09/armstrong-spallumcheen-chamber-of-commerce-receives-funding-to-revitalize-downtown-core.html

Public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and stimulating local economies. In Armstrong, like many places across Canada, the community is ready to welcome back residents and visitors alike to enhanced community facilities and public spaces.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-09-02T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/08/city-of-new-westminster-receives-funding-to-upgrade-riverside-adventure-park.html

Shared public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and stimulating local economies. In New Westminster, like many places across Canada, the community is ready to welcome back residents and visitors alike to enhanced community facilities and public spaces.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-09-01T12:45:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/08/10-day-passport-pick-up-service-expansion-in-red-deer.html

Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery and decrease wait times for Canadians as it works through unprecedented demands. The triage system introduced this summer in 17 of our 35 passport offices has made a significant impact in reducing lineups and redirecting Canadians to the appropriate means to access service. The average wait time at call centres has also improved, going from a peak of 108 minutes in April to 27 minutes last week.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-08-17T17:32:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/08/minister-gould-announces-10-day-passport-pick-up-service-at-four-additional-service-canada-centres.html

Service Canada continues to introduce a variety of new measures to improve passport service delivery and decrease wait times for Canadians as it works through unprecedented demands. The triage system introduced this summer in 17 of our 35 passport offices has made a significant impact in reducing lineups and redirecting Canadians to the appropriate means to access service. The average wait time at call centres has also improved, going from a peak of 108 minutes in April to 27 minutes last week.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-08-17T11:15:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/08/minister-boissonnault-to-announce-new-passports-pick-up-sites.html

The Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Randy Boissonnault, will be in Red Deer to announce additional passport pick-up locations across the country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-08-16T12:25:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/08/minister-gould-to-announce-new-passports-pick-up-sites.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould will be in Trois-Rivières to announce additional passport pick-up locations across the country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-08-16T10:52:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2022/08/plaster-rock-will-benefit-from-improved-tourism-offerings-to-attract-visitors-to-the-region.html

The Government of Canada continues to support the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2022-08-05T10:00:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2022/07/government-of-canada-shows-its-pride-by-supporting-2slgbtqai-events-in-vancouver.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $450,000 in funding to the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) to expand its programming by adding additional events during the Vancouver Pride Festival in the summer as well as new events in the fall and winter seasons.

Pacific Economic Development Canada2022-07-31T16:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/minister-gould-announces-opening-of-new-passport-pickup-locations.html

“Service Canada staff are working hard to provide passports to Canadians as quickly as possible. At the same time, staff are doing everything they can to give Canadians a better service experience as they go through the passport process.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-25T12:31:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/update-from-minister-gould-on-passport-services0.html

Passport services continue to receive our full attention as we work to improve service delivery. While passport services are not yet back to normal, we have added another tool to share information with Canadians and communicate our progress.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-21T17:28:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/update-from-minister-gould-on-passport-services.html

Passport services are not yet back to normal, but we continue to see improvements at passport offices across the country. The team at Service Canada is 100% engaged in getting them there as soon as possible.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-19T17:20:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/statement-from-minister-gould-on-the-passport-program-situation.html

Canadians deserve access to timely, efficient, and transparent passport delivery services. We’re continuing to tackle big challenges in the passport program, and as the summer progresses, thanks to the hard work of Service Canada staff, we continue to see improvements in service delivery.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-15T14:35:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/statement-from-minister-gould-on-the-status-of-passport-services.html

“The Canadian passport is a valuable document that Canadians rely upon for international business travel, vacations, and visits to family and friends. Canadians should be able to obtain a new or renewed passport in a timely manner. I remain seized with resolving this unacceptable situation as quickly as possible.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-07T16:21:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/07/qa-on-passport-services.html

Q. What is the government doing to fix the situation? Service Canada is examining and implementing every possible option to expedite intake and processing of applications to help Canadians get their passports in a timely way.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-07-07T16:15:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/06/statement-from-minister-gould-on-further-steps-to-improve-passport-processing.html

Statement from Minister Gould on further steps to improve passport processing

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-06-30T15:26:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/06/statement-from-minister-gould-on-improving-passport-processing-times.html

“I am deeply concerned about the delivery of passport services to Canadians, and the difficult and stressful situation too many Canadians are facing in getting passports in time for their travel plans. Improving this service is a top priority for the Government of Canada.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-06-23T12:01:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/06/statement-by-minister-gould-on-passport-services.html

Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of Children, Families and Social Development, issued the following statement:

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-06-13T14:50:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/06/backgrounder0.html

Over the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the volume of passport applications was relatively low, due to a reduction in travel following the imposition of public health restrictions and travel advisories. With the easing of restrictions and the resumption of travel, Service Canada has experienced an increase in passport applications across the country. In the first two years of the pandemic, only 20% of normal passport volume was received (from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021- 363,000 passports, and from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 - 1,273,000 passports issued). Since April 1, 2022, over 542,000 applications were received. As a result, Service Canada is experiencing increased passport processing times and is prioritizing those travelling imminently.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-06-13T14:48:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/05/travel-advisory--gretna-port-of-entry.html

Heavy flooding in North Dakota that resulted in highway closures has now receded. Therefore, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has resumed service at Gretna.

Canada Border Services Agency2022-05-20T08:51:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2022/05/additional-steps-to-deliver-timely-passport-services-for-canadians-as-travel-restrictions-ease-around-the-world.html

With pandemic restrictions easing around the world, interest in travel is growing among Canadians, and demand for new or renewed passports is growing along with it. Service Canada is experiencing increases in passport processing times, and is responding by prioritizing those travelling imminently and ensuring that those with less urgent needs can access the right service channels for them.

Employment and Social Development Canada2022-05-17T14:48:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/04/the-cbsa-welcomed-one-million-travellers-in-a-week-for-the-first-time-since-the-start-of-the-pandemic.html

The CBSA welcomed one million travellers in a week for the first time since the start of the pandemic

Canada Border Services Agency2022-04-22T13:45:12-04:00