Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 777 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 699; and Created an […]
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Today, McDowell Lake First Nation Chief Lois James, Provincial Minister of Indigenous Affairs First Nations Economic Reconciliation, the Honourable Greg Rickford and Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, are proud to announce the creation of the Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve—a historic and long-awaited milestone in the community’s efforts to establish a permanent land base.
Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.
Amherst is one step closer to offering transit services after an investment of $50,000 from the federal government for a transit feasibility study.
Leslie Church, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities), will participate in an event hosted by Prosper Canada to announce funding that will help Canadians across the country access financial help services.
Across the country, many Canadians are silently struggling with debt, weighed down not only by what they owe, but by the stigma that prevents them from asking for help.
FedDev Ontario invests $1 million to advance modular and prefabricated housing solutions
The time needed to navigate Canada’s Express Entry system on the journey to permanent residence (PR) can vary widely: from a few months to a multi-year process. There is no “catch-all” answer to this question—the exact time frame to receive PR through Express Entry depends on each candidate’s personal circumstances, their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) […]
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Yesterday in Ottawa, Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, co-chaired a meeting of the Inuit Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC).
Depending on your situation, to enter Canada you may require either a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), or neither. To enter and stay in Canada, foreign nationals must obtain a TRV unless they are from a visa-exempt country. A TRP, on the other hand, authorizes entry for foreign nationals who would […]
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Federal investments support tourism in Edmundston and Lake Baker
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Quebec will close on the following dates: November 26 : Kegaska, November 27 : Havre-Saint-Pierre, November 28 : Quebec, November 30 : Tadoussac and Rivière-au-Renard, December 30 : Cap-aux-Meules
Travelling to Canada for U.S. Thanksgiving? The CBSA gives tips to Americans for their trip into Canada
Project will create over 300 jobs and support innovative solutions to boost R&D and advanced networking in Canada
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), supported by federal cabinet ministers and secretaries of state*, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
In response to the illegal toxic drug supply and overdose crisis, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investing an additional $6 million in community-based projects across Canada, through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP).
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $6 million to help communities across Canada develop locally driven, needs-based approaches to prevent substance use among young people through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP).
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced over $3.7 million in federal funding through the "Red Flag" Awareness Initiative.
On November 25, 2025, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced over $3.7 million in federal funding through the "Red Flag" Awareness Initiative.
Businesses: Make sure your Black Friday “deals” are real November 25, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
A report released today warns that women, Two Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people are at risk of being left behind in Canada’s ambitious housing plans, unless the government acts now to address inequities in Canada’s housing system.
Manitoba has invited more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination in the province’s latest immigration selection. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations through its Skilled Worker stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On November 21, […]
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The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony to highlight a project that supports research and development (R&D) in advanced networking in Canada.
The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil, which took place from November 10 to 21, 2025.
Minister Fraser launches major Atlantic growth push with top local business leaders