“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.

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.

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 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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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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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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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.

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.

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.

Continue to Stream Canadian in May on nfb.ca! This month, explore two new documentaries from Yukon and British Columbia.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

The CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements

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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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that there will be a full closure of the Chaudière Crossing.

Timmins has revealed its designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The RCIP and the FCIP are employer-focused pathways. All foreign nationals need a job offer from a designated employer to be eligible for these PR pathways. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Designated […]

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As the 2025 G7 President, Canada will host the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15-17, 2025.

Most international students in Canada will now require a new study permit in hand before being allowed to transfer schools. Prior to November of 2024, international students could enrol at a new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) on their existing study permit, needing only to notify IRCC by updating the institution in their IRCC online account. […]

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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture will be closing application intake under the Irrigation Development Program as of April 30, 2025.

On April 29, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-level security federal institution.