If you’re in Canada with a valid work status, you may be able to apply for a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) even if your employer doesn’t have a positive or neutral Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in hand. This can be helpful if your work status is set to expire […]
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Working in certain occupations for as little as six months can greatly increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) To access these benefits, candidates must gain work experience in one of the occupations contained in Express Entry’s categories and wait for an eligible draw to be selected for […]
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Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi announces funding for arts and culture organizations in Ottawa
The world is rapidly changing, and Canada’s economy faces a hinge moment as the global trading system is rewired. Our future prosperity depends on building resiliency at home. To succeed, Canada must transform our economy from one reliant on a single trading partner, to one that is stronger and more robust. The Government of Canada is strengthening domestic industries, supporting Canadian workers, and building a resilient, diversified economy to make Canada its own best customer.
Competition Bureau study finds data portability could save Canadians billions January 15, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has been allocated 282 nomination slots for 2026, and will open its first intake period on January 19. Many of the YNP’s 2026 priorities mirror those set by the territory in 2025, with some notable additions. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The Yukon is the third Canadian jurisdiction […]
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Members of the media are invited to an echo infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Evan Soloman, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and the Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, along with Hardeep Singh Grewal, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, Alejandra Bravo, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 9—Davenport and member of the Toronto Transit Commission Board, Mandeep Lali, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission, and Souheil Abihanna, President of Alstom Canada.
On January 13, 2026, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding with His Excellency Mr. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, to enhance cooperation in the field of mineral resources. This agreement will promote trade and investment across critical mineral value chains, foster knowledge sharing and support bilateral efforts to secure sustainable supply chains.
National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture will explore the opportunities that AI brings to Canada’s cultural and creative industries and its impacts.
The federal government recognizes that it must continue working with its partners to support them in delivering community services for people facing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
On January 15, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced about $7.1 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative to fund 80 projects that will support climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, community-wide climate risk assessments, and more in several municipalities across Canada.
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Mayor Danny Breen, Board Member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced about $7.1 million in investments through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative.
Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry (NQ-2025-005), the Tribunal today found that the volumes of dumping of steel strapping, originating in or exported from the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam), were negligible, as this word is defined in the Special Import Measures Act. Therefore, the Tribunal terminated its inquiry regarding the dumping of the above-mentioned goods originating in or exported from South Korea and Vietnam. The Tribunal also found that the dumping of the above-mentioned goods originating in or exported from the Republic of Türkiye, and the dumping and subsidizing of those goods originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, have caused injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was JEM Strapping Systems Inc. of Brantford, Ontario.
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, are gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran. We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, who have been bravely voicing legitimate aspirations for a better life, dignity and freedom, since the end of December 2025.
On January 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.
Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, will participate in an event announcing a Bombardier facility expansion.
Today, the Department of Finance Canada announced the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2026.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis children have the right to access high-quality and culturally appropriate early learning and child care programs that reflect their languages, traditions and values. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in early learning and child care that is designed and led by Indigenous governments and communities to build the foundation for children to succeed.
In 2026, the Canadian government is expected to make numerous announcements regarding its immigration system. From the launch of new pathways to permanent residence (PR) to tightening eligibility for work permits, these changes are expected over the course of the year. To consider the largest number of data points simultaneously, we decided to ask AI […]
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Government of Canada to make announcement related to 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
A new report from Nanos Research shows that immigration levels in Canada are no longer the primary concern for Canadians, showcasing shifting voter priorities. Over 1,000 people were surveyed over a four-week period leading up to December 26, 2025, and findings show that currently, concerns about the economy (21.8%), US relations (10%), inflation (8.4%), and […]
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Please be advised that Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, along with Chief Harley Chappell of the Semiahmoo First Nation and Ernie Klassen, Member of Parliament for South Surrey-White Rock, will make an announcement on improvements to community infrastructure.
On January 8, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband items were seized.
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Member of Parliament (Kelowna), will announce funding for an arts training program that supports the next generation of Indigenous artists
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.