On November 4, 2025, Jarreh Grant, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The federal government has announced plans to recruit international talent and improve foreign credential recognition in the 2025 Budget. Here’s a look at some of the key highlights. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm A new pathway for H-1B visa holders The 2025 budget states that the government is […]
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Canada will undertake a new program to transition up to 33,000 work permit holders to permanent residence over 2026 and 2027 in the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan, according to Budget 2025. The Plan will also include several other major changes: Reducing the temporary resident admissions target for 2026 to 385,000, down 43% from 673,650 for […]
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When it comes to getting permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience may be even more important than Canadian work experience, according to the latest Express Entry report. The report, published on November 3, 2025, provides in-depth analysis on the Express Entry system throughout 2024, and shows that while Canadian Experience Class (CEC) […]
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Canadians born abroad will enjoy greater rights, should the most recent version of the citizenship bill become law. On Nov 3, the House of Commons voted to remove the latest amendments to Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025). Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]
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Canada’s new government puts forward a plan to build, protect, and empower Canada
Budget 2025: Remarks by the Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your own choices about where to put your money. In this article, we’ll share what self-directed investing involves, some first steps to get started, and a […]
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On November 5, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event co-hosted by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain.
Canada admitted less than a third of its annual target number of international students over the first eight months of 2025. From January 2025 through August 2025, the federal government issued only 89,430 new study permits, a mere 29% of its annual target of 305,900. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! […]
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The granting of Approved Destination Status for group travellers to Canada by China marks another important step in the recalibrated bilateral relationship.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the countries and territories that require an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) for temporary residence applicants, adding four new regions, and removing six. As a result, temporary residence applicants from the four newly-added countries will be required to complete an IME while those from the removed countries will […]
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The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to China this past week to engage with senior government officials, and to meet with key Chinese and Canadian industry leaders to facilitate new business opportunities and promote Canada's high-quality agriculture and agri-food products. The visit reaffirms Canada’s readiness to work with China to enhance our agricultural trading relationship.
Ontario provincial nominee applicants may now see their applications returned or suspended under a wider range of circumstances. Ontario has amended Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regulations to broaden the factors that could lead to the suspension or return of applications before a nomination is issued. The update adds 13 new factors and revokes one […]
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of lane closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge for the installation of new traffic gates, during.
On October 26, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
CBSA Air Cargo officers stopped more than 560 kg of dangerous drugs from crossing our border.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of upcoming full closures of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.
On November 1, 2025, Sofyan Boalag, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
Today, Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, issued this joint statement:
On October 24, 2025, Public Services and Procurement Canada published a request for standing offers for interpretation services on CanadaBuys.
Open work permits, which allow holders to work for almost any employer in Canada, are available for foreign nationals in specific situations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This article will cover The most common types of OWPs; Eligibility requirements for each OWP type and how to apply; and […]
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While everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives, for one in five people in Canada, pain is not temporary — it’s part of their everyday life. Today marks the beginning of National Pain Awareness Week, an opportunity to recognize the severe impact chronic pain can have on people’s lives, and share resources available to support those living with this complex health issue.
The New Brunswick Mi’gmaq and the Government of Canada announce the signing of a historic agreement related to sites administered by Parks Canada in New Brunswick.
Today, Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued this joint statement following the APEC Ministerial Meeting from October 29 to October 30 and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting from October 31 to November 1.