Canada’s immigration system has undergone sweeping changes in 2025. Over the course of the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made many major announcements—from substantial changes to Express Entry to new restrictions on spousal open work permits. Taken together, the changes indicate a more targeted approach to permanent residence (PR)—prioritizing specific skills and occupations […]

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today issued its findings following its inquiry to determine whether the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire originating in or exported from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal will issue the reasons for its findings on January 19, 2026.

On New Year’s Day, several measures came into effect in Canada, from new provincial labour rules to the closure of a pathway for entrepreneurs. Here’s a look at the changes that just got implemented—and who they affect the most. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Graduate students no longer need a Provincial or […]

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“Canada opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.

You can maximize your vacation time in 2026 by planning around statutory holidays and aligning these days with periods of paid leave. Awareness of your employment rights as a worker in Canada and vacation allotment is crucial in determining how to plan your time off in the new year. Join the Angus Reid Forum and […]

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Choosing the right National Occupational Classification (NOC) code to categorize your work experience is one of the most important decisions in the creation of your immigration profile and application. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The NOC that you choose to represent your work experience, and for the main occupation in your immigration […]

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The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Tamil Heritage Month

On January 1, 2026, during a 1:47 a.m. count, staff members at Stan Daniels Healing Centre, a minimum-security Section 81 facility, discovered that Shelby Crane was not accounted for.

On December 19, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

On December 31st and January 1st, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue and golden white from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to celebrate the New Year.

The Government of Canada today released a summary of its recent border-strengthening and modernization efforts, marking a year of unprecedented action and results as it continues to protect communities, strengthen trade, and uphold the integrity of the immigration system.

Over the past year, we saw many immigration developments—from a complete overhaul to Express Entry occupational categories to deepened cuts to the international student program, and the removal of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment. Here are the CIC News articles which garnered the most interest from readers in 2025. Join the Angus […]

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On December 29, 2025, Randy Cardinal, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died of apparent natural causes while in custody.

On December 23, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium security federal institution.

We, the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom express serious concerns about the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which remains catastrophic.

In 2025, Carney’s liberals have promised massive infrastructure investments, even as they’ve made cuts to both temporary and permanent residence (PR) programs that would provide skilled workers. In Budget 2025, the government promised investments in infrastructure, including roads, pipelines, and ports, as well as residential housing. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Given […]

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Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Express Entry can now complete a single web form to see their eligibility for all Express Entry-aligned (enhanced) Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Obtaining a provincial nomination all but guarantees success in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, as it provides an […]

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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has held its second surprise draw of the year, breaking with the province’s Anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. In a change of pace, PEI also broadened its selection criteria for this draw—relative to recent selection patterns—considering individuals with less connection to the province for nomination. […]

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I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022. There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work, or study anywhere in the country, access many of the same social benefits as Canadian citizens, and—if they meet eligibility requirements—eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. […]

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If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility? Luckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally allows a reasonable period of vacation when calculating qualifying Canadian work experience under Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC)—but […]

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Winter in Canada is a season rich with holidays, traditions, and celebrations that reflect the country’s diverse cultural and religious communities.  For newcomers and long-time residents alike, these holidays provide a time to connect, reflect, and celebrate through family, cultural, and community customs.  Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In this […]

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“We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Christmas

If you’re planning to visit your loved ones in Canada over this holiday season, it’s important to know that even less serious blemishes on your record can see you denied entry to the country. Non-citizens with a criminal record, even if consisting of seemingly low-level offences, may be turned away at the border on the […]

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Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, has announced the North Pole’s most famous resident, Santa Claus, and his crew of nine reindeer have passed Transport Canada’s rigorous certification and inspection process. They are officially cleared for travel in Canadian airspace.