Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534; and Created an […]
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Finding a place to live is one of the first big steps when settling in Canada, and renting is often the starting point for many newcomers. Whether you’re looking for a short-term place to settle or laying the groundwork for a more permanent future, understanding how the rental process works here can help you feel […]
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The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) provides a study to permanent residence (PR) pathway for French-speaking students who are citizens of select countries. If you’re admitted to study in Canada under the FMCSP, you can apply directly for permanent residency upon graduation, provided you meet all program criteria. Schedule a free FMCSP study permit […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 225 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 739; and Created an […]
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If you are applying for Canadian citizenship, you may be required to do an interview with an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) official. Conducting an official interview with your citizenship application on the line may feel nerve-wracking. Understanding the role of the interview in the application process and taking time to prepare can help […]
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The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Victoria to make an announcement regarding the New Horizons for Seniors Program to help seniors be connected and active members of their communities.
On July 18, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine from the luggage of a traveller destined for Hong Kong. Officers discovered the methamphetamine concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases. This quantity of methamphetamine represents an estimated 150,000 individual doses.
Minister Anand will hold a virtual call back from Mexico
Temporary foreign workers in Canada must abide by the conditions imposed on their work permit—it is illegal to work for another employer, in another location, or in another role not specified on your work permit. If you lose or quit your job, you may be eligible to obtain a new employer-specific work permit from within […]
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Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, and Peter Chirico, Mayor of North Bay.
Today, the Government of Canada announced the award of two contracts to MDA Space to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six state-of-the-art Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). The initial acquisition contract for two UAS is valued at approximately $39 million (including taxes) and the initial in-service support contract has an estimated value of $27 million (including taxes) for a period of five years and could be extended up to 20 years. These UAS will enhance the RCN’s ability to conduct long-range surveillance and targeting operations.
Tax-filing season may be over, but protecting Canadians’ information remains a year round priority.
The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an important announcement regarding the Softwood Lumber Industry.
As co-chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada and Ukraine renew their call for Russia to immediately and unconditionally return Ukrainian children who have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred from Ukraine. These children have faced unimaginable pain as they were unlawfully deported or forcibly taken away from their families and their communities in clear violation of international law.
We, the members of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, reiterate our unwavering commitment to the protection of children affected by Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, in line with international humanitarian law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico from August 5 to 6, 2025 for a bilateral visit aimed at strengthening Canada’s strategic partnership with Mexico.
On August 2, 2025, Jean Sébastien Béland, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid.
On July 29, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. Invitations were issued to Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) candidates. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued a total of […]
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On July 25, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) sent out more invitations to provincial immigration candidates. Candidates were selected based on their professional expertise and their capacity to address critical labor shortages within Alberta’s economy. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results The province’s most recent draw issued invitations under the Alberta […]
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West Kootenay, a community located in south eastern British Columbia, has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area’s southern boundary runs along the US border from Rock Creek on the West to Yahk on the East. It’s northwestern boundary extends to the area around […]
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The Honourable Wayne Long Member of Parliament (Saint John—Kennebecasis), announces funding for the Saint John Newcomers Centre’s International Culturefest.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased funds needed to immigrate through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $140 more to immigrate to Canada’s Atlantic provinces through the AIP in 2025 (as compared to 2024). Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration For […]
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Investment will help hundreds of beekeepers improve their honey bee colonies and boost competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.