“On Red Dress Day, we honour every First Nations, Inuit, and Métis woman, girl, and 2SLGBTQI+ person who has gone missing or been murdered in Canada. We recognize the strength and courage of families, survivors, and communities who continue to advocate for the dignity and justice of their loved ones."
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Keynote address by President Pierre Tremblay at the 2025 Canadian Nuclear Association conference
On April 17, 2025, Pierre Tremblay, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address at the Canadian Nuclear Association annual conference and tradeshow.
British Columbia’s PNP is saving PR spots for these types of healthcare workers
British Columbia (B.C.) has reserved the bulk of its provincial nominations for 2025 for healthcare workers in certain occupations. On April 14, B.C. announced major changes to the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), reducing the number of applications it will accept to 1,100 in 2025. The BC PNP has reserved most of these application […]
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REMINDER - Media accreditation now open for the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governorsâ Meeting
From May 20 to 22, Canada will host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta.
Canadian delegation travelling to Toronto to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day
All Canadians share a responsibility to keep Veterans’ stories alive, recognize the cost of war and honour their sacrifices that led to the privileges and peace we know today.
Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence mark 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
“Over the course of eight grueling months from September 1944 to May 1945, the First Canadian Army played a major role in liberating the Netherlands from German occupation.
Royal Canadian Navy Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
We pause with solemn reverence to honour the courage and sacrifice of the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Naval Reserve, the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. As we contemplate a time of renewed great power competition and with a major land war underway in Europe, their legacy resonates now more than ever.
Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway
The town of Claresholm has revealed its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The town is located in southern Alberta, and it’s participating in the RCIP with a 25 kilometres boundary that includes the hamlet of Granum and the town of Stavely. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The […]
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Manitoba holds Provincial Nominee Program draw and invites more skilled workers
Manitoba has been one of the few provinces to have consistent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2025. This week Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an immigration draw on May 1, inviting skilled workers outside Canada to apply. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The MPNP issued 26 Letters of Advice to Apply […]
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How to respond to an IRCC officer if they are not satisfied with your work experience
For foreign nationals seeking to immigrate to Canada, correctly claiming work experience can make or break their chances of getting Canadian permanent residency. Work experience is necessary to qualify for many PR pathways, and both Canadian and foreign work experience factor into scoring under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry candidates. In this […]
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Express Entry: Canada holds first healthcare professions draw of the year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a healthcare and social services category-based draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510; and Created […]
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Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre
On May 2, 2025, an inmate from Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes. The individual’s name has been anonymized to comply with a court-ordered publication ban to protect the identity of victims.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Mission Institution â medium security unit
On April 24, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the medium-security unit at Mission Institution.
Seventh Peabody for NFB, second Peabody for Banger Films. Banger Films/National Film Board of Canada feature doc Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story wins Peabody Award for Documentary.
The Banger Films/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature-length documentary Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, directed by Toronto filmmakers Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee, has won the prestigious Peabody Award in the Documentary category.
The month of May brings a pair of inspiring new docs to nfb.ca: Saturday, by Jessica Hall, and Incandescence, by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper. Plus, special programming to mark Asian Heritage Month, and more.
Continue to Stream Canadian in May on nfb.ca! This month, explore two new documentaries from Yukon and British Columbia.
Announcement of new diplomatic appointment
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:
The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements
The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements
PNP backlog surges in latest IRCC application inventories
The backlog of Express Entry PNP applications in the immigration department’s inventory has surged, even as the overall backlog has continued to decrease in line with the trend in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 779,900, as of March 31, 2025, according to the most recently published data, released […]
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Biographical note
Tamer Mansy (PhD [Geography and Environmental Studies], Carleton University, 2008) held positions in Canada, Egypt, Libya and Afghanistan focused on peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, migration and counter-human-trafficking before joining Global Affairs Canada in 2016.
May 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
After maintaining a steady rhythm of four draws in February and March, Express Entry activity slowed noticeably in April, with fewer invitations issued across fewer rounds. April saw the issuance of 1,246 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across a total of two draws, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates […]
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Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever draw for Education professionals
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs to candidates in the first-ever education category-based draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 479; and Created an Express […]
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Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement lays 200 charges under the Fisheries Act against one company for alleged offences related to unauthorized deposits of deleterious substances
On April 30, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement laid 200 charges against ArcelorMittal Canada inc. for violation of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act.
Watch the Webinar: A Clear Path to Academic Achievement in Canada
If you are committed to attaining a great score on your language assessment and increasing your chances of admission to a Canadian university, this exclusive webinar is for you! The Canadian Academic Language Test (CAEL) was developed by Canadian language experts and is accepted by all English-speaking academic institutions across Canada. The CAEL test reflects […]
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Studying in Canada? You could be eligible for the CAEL Scholarship!
For international students studying in Canada, or for those preparing to apply to a Canadian university or College, you are undoubtedly ready to prove your English language proficiency. As the only Canadian test designed specifically for academic purposes, CAEL is accepted by over 180 Canadian universities and colleges and provides an excellent representation of academic […]
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Full closure of Chaudière Crossing to motorists
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a full closure of the Chaudière Crossing.