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Free replacement documents and measures for people affected by the 2024 wildfire season

Last year, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, which threatened the health, safety and economic stability of people in Canada and their communities. Canada’s climate is warming ...

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countries at a special citizenship ceremony to mark the...

Minister Miller to attend citizenship ceremony in Calgary

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 25 of Canada’s newest citizens from six countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Car...

Statement by Minister Miller on Canada Day

On Canada Day, we celebrate our freedoms and reflect on our rights and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. We remember and honour the shared history, symbols and values that define us as Canadia...

Minister Miller to attend a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 24 of Canada’s newest citizens from 6 countries at a ceremony hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays. The ceremo...

Minister Miller highlights Budget 2024 investments to support local performing arts and fairness ...

Growing communities need more infrastructure. Community facilities, like libraries and cultural and recreation centres, are essential spaces where Canadians can come together as neighbours. That is...

Minister Miller to highlight Budget 2024 investments 

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments in Budget 2024.

Canada improves fairness for applicants by ending post-graduation work permit “flagpoling”

A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy and the close person-to-person ties that Canadians and Americans enjoy. That...

Canada announces new pilot programs to support caregivers and Canadian families, intends to make ...

Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children, seniors and persons with disabilities.

Minister Miller to hold media scrum in Toronto

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to discuss the caregiver program.

Statement by Minister Miller on increasing the cap for the special measures for Gaza

We remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza. Many people are worried about their loved ones and have expressed significant interest in the temporary special measures...

Temporary measures to support family members affected by the crisis in Haiti

As the security situation in Haiti remains volatile, the Government of Canada continues to take action to help people who have been impacted by the violence and deteriorating security conditions.

Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)

We can become citizens in different ways. Some of us are lucky enough to be born in Canada. Others are newcomers who chose Canada, join our communities and earn their citizenship – sometimes referr...

Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent

Canadian citizenship is highly valued around the world. It provides the right to vote, to run for political office and to hold a Canadian passport. For many immigrants, citizenship is key to integr...

Bill C-71: An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024)

The Citizenship Act contains a first-generation limit to citizenship by descent, which means that a Canadian citizen parent can pass on citizenship to a child born outside Canada if the parent was ...

Minister Miller to introduce legislation

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum regarding the introduction of a citizenship bill. Minister Miller will be joined by Jenny Kwan...

Community applications now open for new rural and Francophone immigration pilots

Rural and Francophone minority communities are key to both Canada’s long-term growth and our linguistic vitality. However, these communities face unique economic and demographic challenges. That is...

Citizenship ceremony in Cambridge to mark Citizenship Week

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will presi...

Speaking notes for the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ...

I’m happy to be joined by Jeremy Harrison from the Government of Saskatchewan [Minister of Trade and Export Development, Immigration and Career Training, Innovation Saskatchewan, and Tourism Saskat...

Government of Saskatchewan - News Releases

  • July 27th, 2024

Amphibious Response Safety Unit One Promotes Water Safety During Drowning Prevention Week in Sask...

Today, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross joined with The Amphibious Response Safety Unit ONE (ARSU1) at their base in Echo Valley Provincial Park alongside representatives from the...

  • July 27th, 2024

Provincial Fire Ban Lifted

Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is rescinding the provincial fire ban effective at noon on July 26, 2024.  The fire ban will be lifted on al...

  • July 26th, 2024

63 Newly Renovated Homes in Prince Albert to Support Low-Income Families

Low-income families in Prince Albert will now have access to newly renovated affordable housing thanks to the investment of $16 million from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan.  Today, MLA...

  • July 25th, 2024

Stantec and MPE Engineering Firms Selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) to Prairie Engineering Partners,...

  • July 25th, 2024

Crop Report For The Period July 16 To July 22, 2024

Another hot, dry week has many producers concerned about their crops especially in the southern and western portions of the province. Multiple hot days during the critical flowering stage of ma...

  • July 25th, 2024

Province Provides $2 Million to Food Banks of Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $2 million over the next two years to Food Banks of Saskatchewan to help Saskatchewan families and food banks with high food costs.  "Saskatchewan...

  • July 24th, 2024

Take a Moment in Sask Parks: July 24 - August 6

Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors' days with...

  • July 23rd, 2024

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Announce Construction of Six Affordable Homes for Families...

To meet the increasing need for homes for larger families, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing $2.1 million to redevelop six social housing units in Regina.  Today, Social...

  • July 23rd, 2024

Prince Albert Named Provincial Winner of ParticipACTION Community Challenge

The community of Prince Albert has been named Saskatchewan's most active community in the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk. The community will receive a $15,000...

  • July 23rd, 2024

Pediatric Gastroenterology Program Announces Specialist Hiring and Provincial Expansion Plans

The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are pleased to announce the successful recruitment of pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Rabin Persad, who will begin practicing...

  • July 23rd, 2024

Government House Presents Additions to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial

Today, Government House unveiled the addition of interpretive panels to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial.  The new interpretive panels add context to existing elements of the memorial...

  • July 22nd, 2024

Water Safety Highlighted in Sask Parks During Drowning Prevention Week

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 21-27, 2024, as Drowning Prevention Week in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Provincial Park visitors are encouraged to practice water safety while at...

  • July 22nd, 2024

Youtube Video Leads to $6,220 In Fines for Hunting Violations

A moose hunting video posted on social media got more than just views and likes as two Saskatchewan men were found guilty of several wildlife offences and fined a total of $6,220 in Melfort...

  • July 19th, 2024

Saskatchewan Continues to Lead the Nation in Retail Trade

Province Ranks first in Canada for Year Over Year Growth Today, Statistics Canada released retail trade figures for May 2024, which placed Saskatchewan first in the nation for year-over-year...

  • July 19th, 2024

Village Of Laird Fined $150,000 For Violating Occupational Health And Safety Regulations

On July 10, 2024, the Village of Laird pleaded guilty in Rosthern Provincial Court to two violations of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. The village was fined for contravening...

  • July 19th, 2024

Investor Alert: Virtual Wealth Exchange Is Not Registered

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors in Saskatchewan of the online entity Virtual Wealth Exchange. "Exercise caution when engaging with online...

  • July 19th, 2024

Inquest Into the Death of Nicole Lafontaine

A public inquest into the death of Nicole Lafontaine will be held August 19 to 23, 2024, at the Royal Hotel, 4025 Albert Street, in Regina. The first day of the inquest is scheduled to begin at 10...

  • July 19th, 2024

Prince Albert Family Receives Keys to Their New Habitat for Humanity Home

PRINCE ALBERT, SK - A family in Prince Albert received keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home made possible through $65,000 in investments by the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan and...

  • July 18th, 2024

Saskatchewan Sees Surge In Building Construction Investment

Province Sees 12.9 Per Cent Increase in Year-over-year Growth According to the most recent Statistics Canada data, Saskatchewan saw a 12.9 per cent increase in building...

  • July 18th, 2024

200 Saskatchewan Libraries to Receive Internet Speed Upgrades

The Ministry of Education is working closely with SaskTel to upgrade internet bandwidth in rural public libraries across Saskatchewan. Over the summer, nearly 200 rural public libraries with...