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Prince Edward Island holds its fourth PNP draw of the year

Last week, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its fourth draw of the year. The province targeted candidates already living and working within PEI in priority occupations and sectors, as well as international student graduates from select universities and colleges. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]

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Claire Anderson to the British Columbia Broadband Association

With that out of the way, I would like to get to the things we can discuss, especially considering the theme of this year’s conference: “The Dollars and Sense of Telecom.” Because for many of the members here today, the CRTC’s recent regulatory decisions create the potential to open up new market opportunities for service providers willing to seize them.

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Minister of Finance to co-chair G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Washington, D.C.

As part of Canada’s G7 presidency, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, will be in Washington, D.C. this week, to co-chair, with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, a meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. This will be taking place on the margins of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund.

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Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye

Ottawa, Ontario, April 22, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from the Republic of Türkiye, by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş., has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury. This final injury inquiry was initiated further to a notice received from the Canada Border Services Agency stating that a preliminary determination had been made respecting the dumping of the above-mentioned goods.

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The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel wire from the People's Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, the Republic of India, the Italian Republic, the Federation of Malaysia, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

The CBSA launches an investigation into the alleged dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel wire from the People's Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, the Republic of India, the Italian Republic, the Federation of Malaysia, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

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Alberta invites candidates for provincial immigration

Alberta conducted three provincial immigration draws over the first two weeks of April. A combined total of 81 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in these draws, with health care professionals being targeted through three separate streams.  Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) retroactively published immigration […]

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Sault Ste Marie and Brandon announce priority sectors for new permanent residence pathway

Two more Canadian communities have released their lists of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The cities are Sault Ste. Marie, located in Northern Ontario across the border from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Brandon, the second-largest city in Manitoba. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The […]

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Transnational Repression Operation

As part of its mandate to monitor the digital information ecosystem during the general election, the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force has observed a transnational repression (TNR) operation targeting the 45th general election.

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Transnational Repression Operation

As part of its mandate to monitor the digital information ecosystem during the general election, the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force has observed a transnational repression (TNR) operation targeting the 45th general election.

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Factors that can complicate your citizenship application, and how to deal with them

If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to make mistakes that might result in delays. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This […]

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British Columbia sends out invitations under new PNP draw

British Columbia issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to qualified entrepreneurs through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. This is the province’s third Base Stream draw of 2025 targeting entrepreneurs for provincial immigration. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs On April 15, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held a draw […]

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What do to if you lose your PR card while outside Canada

As a permanent resident (PR), your PR card is the official document that confirms your status—and you’ll need it if you plan on returning to Canada by commercial transportation after traveling abroad. If your PR card gets lost or is stolen while outside Canada, you will not be able to return unless you have a […]

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Canada tops 2025 survey as most desired study abroad destination

Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported that they were only considering one or more of the select six […]

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The CELPIP Test is accepted for the Post-Graduation Work Permit!

We are pleased to announce that the CELPIP Test is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Test takers can use their CELPIP results in applications for this program. Book a CELPIP Test Date What is the Post-Graduation Work Permit? The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students who […]

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Special work permits will be available for Manitoba PNP candidates

Some Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) candidates will be able to obtain work permits to prevent them from losing their status. These special Manitoba-specific work permits can be issued for up to two years. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm To qualify, a Manitoba PNP candidate must Hold a […]

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Do you qualify for Express Entry’s new STEM category?

Express Entry’s STEM category looks drastically different than it did two months ago, with 19 occupations having been removed and six having been added. Many foreign nationals no longer qualify for the STEM category, while other foreign nationals have only recently become eligible. Check your eligibility for all category-based draws Qualifying for a category-based draw […]

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement marking two years since the beginning of the devastating war in Sudan

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, unequivocally denounce the ongoing conflict, atrocities and grave human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, as the world marks two years since the beginning of the devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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