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ESDC Benefits Delivery Modernization contracts with Accenture and Deloitte grew by $403 million through amendments, federal disclosure records show.

ESDC programs for persons with disabilities, employers, and those helping to make workplaces more inclusive.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times. The update, posted on October 7, 2026, draws on statistics from all processing centres. Average times fell for most streams. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and the High wage stream moved up. The Low wage stream did not change. LMIA […]

LMIA processing times in 2026 vary by stream. See current timelines for each LMIA category and learn what can affect processing speed.

More than a year after Industry Minister Mélanie Joly ordered the removal of Hikvision surveillance cameras from all federal government properties, multiple key federal organizations have refused to confirm whether they have complied with the ban. The Canadian Space Agency, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Parks Canada have all declined to provide clarity on their use of Hikvision equipment. Additionally, the National Research Council and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority have confirmed they continue to use Hikvision cameras, in apparent violation of the 2025 order. Minister Joly issued the ban in June 2025 due to national security concerns, citing the risk of espionage and mass surveillance linked to Hikvision's partial Chinese government ownership and alleged cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The company, which is partly state-owned and benefits from Chinese subsidies, has challenged the ban in Federal Court, dismissing the government's claims as baseless. While some departments like Justice Canada and Via Rail have stated they removed Hikvision equipment, others with access to sensitive data or conducting classified research have remained silent, citing Hikvision's ongoing legal challenge as justification. Former national security analyst Dennis Molinaro noted that the government's refusal to confirm removal undermines its own security findings. Cybersecurity experts warn that Hikvision cameras pose significant risks as they are designed to be insecure, potentially allowing foreign intelligence services to exploit vulnerabilities. The National Research Council claims it has removed Hikvision gear from security systems but continues to use it for non-sensitive experiments, while the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority stated it will discontinue use by November 2026. Despite these assurances, security specialists remain concerned about the continued presence of Hikvision equipment in government facilities.

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The European Security and Defence College (ESDC) has opened applications for its 2027 internship programme, offering students the opportunity to gain