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Alberta holds two draws inviting candidates for provincial immigration

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws, 20-25 June The AAIP held two draws in the last 10 days of June. The draws were held […]

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What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30, 2025. Foreign nationals who have not yet applied through the PEQ will need […]

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Detection of Dermo in oysters in Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the aquatic animal disease Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis) in oyster samples collected in Egmont Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI). Dermo does not pose a risk to human health or food safety, but it can cause increased oyster mortality and decreased growth rates. This is the first confirmed case of Dermo in PEI.

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Minister of National Defence to visit 8 Wing Trenton

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit 8 Wing Trenton alongside Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, strengthening Canada’s operational reach at home and abroad.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to attend the Calgary Stampede

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta next week to attend the Calgary Stampede and meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture and agri-food industry. Alberta is crucial to Canada’s agricultural sector, accounting for more than a quarter of farm revenues – the highest in the country.

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2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), whom they affect, and the implications of each change. […]

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Canada to increase financial support requirements for international students

Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a family of one, the minimum amount of funds required—on top of first year’s tuition and travel costs—will increase to $22,895, […]

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Non-taxability of Canada Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses

In provinces where the fuel charge applied, a portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution is returned to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, an automatic, refundable tax credit provided directly to eligible businesses. Corporations do not have to apply for the tax credit; the payment amounts are automatically determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).