Starting life in a new country may come with many questions. How to go about borrowing? What is credit? How do credit scores work? And which products may be right for you? Join CanadaVisa and TD for a live online webinar on Thursday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m. EST that introduces the basics of personal […]
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Sponsored spouses and common-law partners can apply for an open work permit (OWP) while their permanent residence (PR) application is in process, as long as they are in Canada with their sponsor and meet certain conditions. Getting an OWP for your sponsored spouse or partner both guarantees them the ability to work and gives them […]
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For newcomers to Canada, saving and investing are important steps toward building financial security. Two popular options you may hear about are the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Both accounts offer valuable features and tax advantages, but they work in different ways. Understanding how each one operates may help […]
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Bicycles are an essential way to move around Burlington. The city has 48 kilometres of bike lanes that connect people to their communities in convenient, affordable, and sustainable ways. In partnership with the City of Burlington, the Government of Canada is investing in further expanding the local active transportation infrastructure.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s fishery officers support the Department’s ongoing efforts to protect and sustain Canada’s precious marine resources.
Minister Steven Guilbeault Concludes Participation at COP30, Reaffirming Canada’s Leadership on Nature Conservation and Protection.
Funding for Community Business Development Corporations helps entrepreneurs get the financing and know-how they need to expand, hire, and grow
Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, and Jim Harrison, Mayor of Quinte West.
Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Agincourt, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.
The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency will announce federal support of for Red River Métis and First Nations and community-led economic growth projects in Manitoba on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Most Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) have priority sectors and occupations that they target and prioritize for permanent residence (PR). If you are currently employed or have a job offer in an eligible in-demand profession, your chance of getting a provincial nomination for permanent residence rises significantly. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Provinces frequently […]
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Government of Canada provides additional funding for the Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s Play It Forward capital campaign
Halifax, Nova Scotia – On November 28, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development) and the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, will be in Regina to announce an extension to its Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement.
On Monday, December 1, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will speak to hundreds of students across Canada about the Artemis II mission, where he will make history by becoming the first Canadian to fly around the Moon.
This week, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, held successful meetings with producers, industry partners, and provincial agriculture and agri-food stakeholders during his outreach to Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) will participate in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Exercise CYBER COALITION 25 from November 28 to December 6, 2025.
Tourism is essential to economic growth in Atlantic Canada. It creates jobs, builds vibrant communities, and shares with the rest of the world what makes this region and its people so unique. After a strong summer for tourism, the Government of Canada is investing in projects on the west coast of Newfoundland that will sustain that momentum into the rest of the year – developing local tourism experiences that will attract more visitors, both domestic and international.
The Government of Canada is investing over $1.1 million in five tourism-related projects on the west coast of the island portion of Newfoundland and Labrador. Funding will be used to upgrade and complete trail systems and boost tourism by enhancing year-round visitor outdoor experiences.
the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources; the Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response; and Ian Lafrenière, Quebec’s Minister of Public Security, announced that the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system is operational and supporting earthquake preparedness efforts in Quebec and eastern Ontario.
David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature), will make a funding announcement to support electric vehicle infrastructure and innovation in New Brunswick, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Energy and Natural Resources.
The Government of Canada is taking action to build a clean, affordable and economically competitive future for all Canadians. Modernizing legislation and delivering programs to enable tenants, homeowners, building operators, manufacturers and industrial facilities to choose energy-efficient equipment and technologies helps them save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Chi Nguyen, Member of Parliament (Spadina–Harbourfront), will announce support under the Creative Export Canada program
Parliamentary Secretary Taleeb Noormohamed to participate at Ocean Supercluster announcement