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Government of Canada to celebrate progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards in British Columbia 

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and Ernie Klassen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, will participate in an event at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards to celebrate its progress on National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) projects.

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2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award presented to Longueuil Police Service

Police officers make significant contributions to keep our communities safe, including innovative work to support and empower young people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Canadian Police Association to announce the 2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award.

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Early career workers from these countries can get LMIA-exempt work permits

Under the International Experience Canada (IEC), youth from countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) can obtain one- to two-year work permits. IEC work permits are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), making them quicker and easier to obtain than permits under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work IEC […]

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Canadian Armed Forces deploy on multiple Arctic operations this season

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reinforce Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic as it deploys military assets, capabilities, and personnel on multiple operations throughout that region this summer and early fall. These operations are part of the CAF’s core missions to detect, deter, and defend Canada and North America against potential threats.

Categories: National Defence
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Manitoba holds first provincial draw of August

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited based on their skilled work experience, scores, and participation in targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP draw results On August 7, the […]

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Statement on International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade; and the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), alongside the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs; and the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement today:

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30%

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a minimum of $2,544 more in settlement funds to immigrate through the RCIP or the FCIP. Assess […]

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