Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Paul Connors, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of the House of Assembly for Harbour Grace—Port de Grave, and His Worship Don Coombs, Mayor of Harbour Grace.
Immigration News
Statement from the Taxpayersâ Ombudsperson about 100-day plan to strengthen service at the Canada Revenue Agency
OTTAWA, September 3, 2025 – I was pleased to learn about the recent request from the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, and the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The Minister and the Secretary of State have asked the CRA to implement a 100-day plan to strengthen its services, reduce delays, and improve accessibility for taxpayers.
Government of Canada funds retirement savings project for personal support workers
Personal support workers are essential to the strength of Canada’s care system, and the Government of Canada is supporting their efforts by helping them build greater financial security.
Ontario issues thousands of invitations for provincial immigration
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held some of its biggest draws of the year on September 2. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held three draws and issued 2,643 invitations to apply through the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The draws […]
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Canada Strong Pass makes it a summer to remember!
The Canada Strong Pass launched a wave of enthusiasm across the country, showcasing Canadians’ passion and their shared sense of unity and pride.
IRCC issues invitations to PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw of September
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 249 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772; and Created an […]
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Statement by Minister Freeland on convening the Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit
The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, today issued the following statement to close the Made in Canada Ferries and Rail Summit:
Alberta issues invitations to apply under Law Enforcement Pathway
Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program has held draws targeting law enforcement professionals. This is the fifth draw the AAIP has held under the Law Enforcement pathway in 2025 . Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw (13-20 Aug) On August 19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued invitations through the Alberta Express Entry stream’s […]
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National Defence Welcomes the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team
The Department of National Defence (DND) today announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Defence Team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canada’s maritime security.
Common English Mistakes & How to Avoid Them on your CELPIP Test
Preparing for the CELPIP Test involves more than just brushing up on your vocabulary and understanding the test format. We have compiled this useful list of common errors that many of our test-takers have made on the speaking and writing components of the test. Regardless of your English skill level, these are easy mistakes to […]
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Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.
New movement controls and updated declaration status for oyster diseases in eastern Canada
Following the detections of two aquatic animal diseases, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) and Dermo (also known as perkinsosis), in several eastern Canadian provinces, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is introducing new oyster movement controls covering Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Québec.
Commission renews Nordion (Canada) Inc.'s Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence for a period of 25 years
Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility operating licence issued to Nordion (Canada) Inc. (Nordion) for a period of 25 years.
Investing across Alberta to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is delivering over $276 million to Alberta this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
Backgrounder: Investing across Alberta to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is providing more than $276 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 350 recipients across Alberta in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.
Government of Canada to announce investment to support financial security of personal support workers
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Richmond Hill to announce funding to support the financial security of personal support workers.
Government of Canada to support enhanced programming for Black entrepreneurs
Government of Canada to support enhanced programming for Black entrepreneurs
Back to school boost: Government of Canada invests in education and job supports for youth
As students across Canada head back to school, the Government of Canada is supporting their next steps toward a bright future by creating more pathways to rewarding careers and making education more affordable.
Message from the Minister of Health on Cancer Awareness
The Minister of Health shares statement on cancer awareness
Backgrounder:Â Youth Employment and Skills StrategyÂ
The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) is a Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and delivered in partnership with 11 other federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. Together, these 12 partners deliver funding programs to provide youth in Canada aged 15 to 30, especially those facing barriers to employment, with opportunities to receive employment supports, gain work experience and develop the skills needed to find and keep quality jobs.
Government of Canada invests in research to inform better youth mental health and wellness services across the country
Young people across Canada are facing unprecedented challenges with their mental health and wellness. Too often, the services they need are fragmented, difficult to access or not designed with them in mind. Indigenous youth continue to experience significant gaps in care.
Frost warning: Donât slip on sneaky snow removal practices
Frost warning: Don’t slip on sneaky snow removal practices September 2, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
September 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
The number of candidates in the Express Entry pool from August 5 to August 17 has decreased by 2,472. The greatest decline in candidates was concentrated in the 481–600 score range, which saw a combined drop of 2,342 profiles. August marked the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 2025 seen so far for French-language […]
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Government of Canada supports development of Sentier des cimes Laurentides
Laurentides tourism destination receives over $260,000 in financial assistance from CED.
Recapture of Inmate from Grand Valley Institution for Women â Minimum Security Unit
On September 1, 2025, inmate Carolyn Burden was apprehended by the Toronto Police Service.