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Canadian permanent residents, foreign workers, and citizens may need to pay an additional $250 fee to enter the US

Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly called One Big Beautiful Bill by the US administration), which was signed into law […]

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Express Entry: More PNP candidates invited in latest draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 202 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 788; and Created an […]

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Minister LeBlanc meets with U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, met with a U.S. Senate Congressional Delegation to discuss opportunities to strengthen the longstanding and unique trade and investment relationship between Canada and the United States.

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Tribunal Terminates Inquiry—Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet from Türkiye

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today terminated its final injury inquiry to determine whether the dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet, originating in or exported from the Republic of Türkiye, by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret, has injured Canadian producers. The Tribunal’s inquiry was required by law as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

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Regrowing Alberta’s Forests

Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced, in collaboration with Project Forest, The Carbon Farmer and FIND Biomass Inc, a joint investment of over $125 million for four projects that will plant 12 million trees and restore critical habitat for species at risk throughout Alberta, such as caribou.

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Minister Dabrusin to make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment.

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Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, today issued the following statement

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In-demand jobs eligible for category-based draws and spousal open work permits

There are a number of in-demand occupations in Canada that can qualify you for a category-based draw under Express Entry, and/or qualify your spouse for a spousal open work permit (SOWP). If you qualify for a category-based draw, you’ll have a greater chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR) through […]

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Canada signs $300 million grant to launch one of the world’s largest Indigenous-led land conservation projects

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Danny Yakeleya, Chair of the Our Land for the Future Trust, signed a historic grant agreement to launch NWT: Our Land for the Future, one of the largest Indigenous-led land conservation initiatives in the world

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The best cities to visit in Canada, according to travellers

A leading authority on global travel has unveiled its list of best cities in Canada in 2025, ranked by its readers. Travel + Leisure, a global publication, publishes its World’s Best Awards survey annually, based on criteria such as sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in […]

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Alberta invites hundreds of foreign workers in most recent immigration draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited foreign workers across multiple sectors and industries to apply for provincial nomination. Workers were invited for their professional experience and ability to fill key labor gaps in the Albertan economy. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of Express Entry draws (3 – 16 July) In the […]

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Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence

Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The following regions have announced details about their streams of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick; St. Pierre Jolys, Manitoba; and Kelowna, British Columbia. Consult with an experienced immigration representative The FCIP, which launched […]

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