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May 22, 2026

A former federal employee has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, the second such case in weeks linked to Montreal's Guy-Favreau Complex, which, although no link has been established in the workplace, raises concerns about potential workplace exposure despite assurances that asbestos-related risks in the building are properly managed.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada
Minister by name: Lightbound, Joël (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement

May 21, 2026

Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan includes in-Canada measures, priority processing of existing refugee resettlement and family class applications, and a mix of special measures to facilitate the reunification of those affected by the conflict with family members in Canada and new resettlement commitments.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister by name: Diab, Lena Metlege (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

May 20, 2026

What are the impacts of the April 2026 Section 232 tariff changes for metal derivatives on Canadian manufacturers, and mould-makers in particular?

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Minister by name: Joly, Mélanie (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Industry

May 19, 2026

• Total consumer price index (CPI) inflation increased to 2.8% (year over year) in April from 2.4% in March, below market expectations of 3.1%.
• Despite the continued rise in energy prices, headline inflation has remained within the Bank of Canada’s target range for 28 consecutive months.

Organization: Department of Finance Canada
Minister by name: Champagne, François-Philippe (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Finance and National Revenue

May 15, 2026

On March 26, 2026, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12) received Royal Assent, strengthening Canada’s immigration and asylum systems in 4 key areas: new eligibility requirements for asylum claims; a modernized asylum process; domestic information sharing; and new immigration document and application authorities.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister by name: Diab, Lena Metlege (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

May 15, 2026

N.A.

Organization: Indigenous Services Canada
Minister by name: Gull-Masty, Mandy (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Indigenous Services

May 14, 2026

Bill C-28, Canadian Space Launch Act

Organization: Transport Canada
Minister by name: MacKinnon, Steven (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Transport

May 6, 2026

Measures taken to improve and strengthen the governance and regulation of immigration and citizenship consultants.

Organization: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Minister by name: Diab, Lena Metlege (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

May 6, 2026

How are delays and challenges in the automotive industry’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) impacting Canada’s investments in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain?

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Minister by name: Joly, Mélanie (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Industry

May 6, 2026

Addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

Organization: Women and Gender Equality Canada
Minister by name: Valdez, Rechie (Hon.)
Minister by title: Minister of Women and Gender Equality