Canada has announced the appointment of a new governor general
Canada has announced the appointment of Louise Arbour as the new Governor General. She will become the 31st representative of the monarch in Canada since Confederation.
Canada will conduct a test of the Alert Ready system
Canada will conduct a test of the Alert Ready system on May 6, 2026. Alerts will be sent to phones, televisions, and radios in most provinces.
The Canadian Army will cease its involvement in avalanche control at mountain passes in Western Canada
The Canadian Army will end Operation PALACI after August 2027. For over 60 years, the military has assisted Parks Canada in managing avalanches at Rogers Pass.
Calgary has announced the areas where speed cameras will be in operation in May
Calgary has announced the areas where speed cameras will be in operation in May 2026. The police are reminding drivers to watch their speed and be aware of construction zones.
Summer camps for children in Calgary and Alberta: a selection of options for children up to age 15
A selection of summer camps for children in Calgary and Alberta: urban, sports, educational, nature, and cycling programs for summer 2026.
Canada is changing healthcare for refugees: what will happen starting May 1, 2026
Canada is changing the rules for medical coverage for refugees through the IFHP. Starting May 1, 2026, copayments will be introduced for prescription drugs and certain additional services.
Canada is raising fees for permanent residency
Canada is raising application fees for permanent residency effective April 30, 2026. The new fees will apply to economic immigration, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), family sponsorship, and other permanent residency programs.
A bill to end daylight saving time has been introduced in Alberta
Find out what Bill 31 in Alberta entails: the government is proposing to eliminate daylight saving time, keep the province on permanent UTC-6 time, and make this the sole official time for all of Alberta, but the bill has only passed its first reading so far.
A petition calling for Canadian unity in Alberta may be considered at a later date
Find out why the review of the Alberta Forever Canada petition may be delayed, what deadlines apply to the special committee, and why a potential postponement until fall 2026 is not yet a foregone conclusion.
The Canadian government has confirmed a one-time “grocery” payment in June 2026
Find out who will receive a one-time top-up to the GST/HST credit starting June 5, 2026, what amounts are provided, and how the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will replace this support starting in July 2026.
The annual enrollment period for the Canadian Dental Care Plan has opened in Canada
Find out how to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026–2027, who is eligible for coverage, what the deadlines are, and what happens if you don’t submit your renewal by June 1, 2026.
Canada has approved a drug to treat life-threatening symptoms
Health Canada has approved neffy 2 mg—Canada’s first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Here’s who it’s intended for, how it works, and when it will be available in pharmacies.