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Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026

The Canadian federal government is considering creating new Express Entry categories for senior managers, scientists and researchers, and military personnel, which would make it easier for foreign nationals in these professions to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) listed these three categories in their post seeking public consultation, published on the […]

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Government of Canada to celebrate progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards in British Columbia 

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will participate in an event at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to celebrate its progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) projects.

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2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award presented to Longueuil Police Service

Police officers make significant contributions to keep our communities safe, including innovative work to support and empower young people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Canadian Police Association to announce the 2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award.

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Early career workers from these countries can get LMIA-exempt work permits

Under the International Experience Canada (IEC), youth from countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) can obtain one- to two-year work permits. IEC work permits are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), making them quicker and easier to obtain than permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work IEC […]

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Manitoba holds first provincial draw of August

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited based on their skilled work experience, scores, and participation in targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP draw results On August 7, the […]

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