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Immigration News
First set of designated employers announced for Canada’s RCIP and FCIP permanent residence pathways
Timmins has revealed its designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The RCIP and the FCIP are employer-focused pathways. All foreign nationals need a job offer from a designated employer to be eligible for these PR pathways. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Designated […]
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Media Accreditation now open for the G7 Leadersâ Summit
As the 2025 G7 President, Canada will host the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta from June 15-17, 2025.
International students in Canada will now have a harder time changing schools
Most international students in Canada will now require a new study permit in hand before being allowed to transfer schools. Prior to November of 2024, international students could enrol at a new Designated Learning Institution (DLI) on their existing study permit, needing only to notify IRCC by updating the institution in their IRCC online account. […]
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Saskatchewan Irrigation Development Program closing
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture will be closing application intake under the Irrigation Development Program as of April 30, 2025.
Assault on inmate at Millhaven InstitutionÂ
On April 29, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-level security federal institution.
Trade Commissioner Service announces new resources to support Canadian exporters facing U.S. tariffs
As part of Canada’s ongoing support for Canadian businesses facing the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States (U.S.), Global Affairs Canada announces the launch of new resources from the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) aimed at supporting Canadian exporters to help them benefit from the tariff-free treatment provided under the CUSMA.
Tribunal Continues OrderâSilicon Metal from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on August 22, 2019, in expiry review RR-2018-003, continuing, without amendment, its finding made on November 19, 2013, in inquiry NQ-2013-003, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal containing at least 96.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon by weight, and silicon metal containing between 89.00 percent and 96.00 percent silicon by weight that contains aluminum greater than 0.20 percent by weight, of all forms and sizes, from the People’s Republic of China.
CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices for Crop Year 2025â2026 for CN and CPKC
CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices for Crop Year 2025–2026 for CN and CPKC
CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices for Crop Year 2025â2026 for CN and CPKC
CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices for Crop Year 2025–2026 for CN and CPKC
North Bay releases priority sectors and occupations for RCIP
North Bay has published its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The RCIP is a pathway to permanent residence for workers with job offers from designated employers in participating rural communities in Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Priority Sectors Each participating community has been […]
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
On April 22, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Two Quebec-based companies and two individuals fined a total of $35,000 for violating the Species at Risk Act
On April 3, 2025, at the Longueuil Courthouse, the companies Habitations Pilon Inc. and Les excavations Jacques Germain & fils Inc. pleaded guilty to one count each of violating prohibitions set out in the Emergency Order for the Protection of the Western Chorus Frog Great Lakes / St. Lawrence — Canadian Shield Population (the Emergency Order), in contravention of the Species at Risk Act (the Act). Marc-André Tarte, a Chambly resident and the construction manager for the company Habitations Pilon Inc., and Maxime Germain, an excavator operator for Les excavations Jacques Germain & fils Inc. and a Chambly resident, also pleaded guilty to one count each in connection with the same offences.
Seizures of contraband and unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution
On April 23 and 24, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium security federal institution.
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July 31, 2025 (Saskatchewan)
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, announced the AgriStability enrolment deadline for the existing 2025 program year is extended (without penalty) from April 30, 2025, to July 31, 2025.
Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution
On April 27, 2025, Darwin Heilman, an inmate from Pacific Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Peabody nomination for Banger Films/NFB feature doc Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story. Prestigious US award honours excellence in socially engaged storytelling.
The Banger Films/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature-length documentary Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story, directed by Toronto filmmakers Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee, has been nominated in the Documentary category at the 85th Peabody Awards.
Manitoba invites more skilled workers to apply for nomination
Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held an immigration selection on 17 April, inviting skilled workers outside Canada to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were considered for this draw if they were invited directly by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative. Assess your eligibility for Express Entry-aligned PNP programs The MPNP issued 27 Letters of Advice […]
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Canadian delegation traveling to Europe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands
In the fall of 1944 and through the spring of 1945, Canadian soldiers served in Western Europe helping to liberate the Netherlands from German occupiers.
What the Liberals have in store for Canada’s immigration policy
The Liberal Party of Canada has won the 2025 federal election. The Liberal Party is expected to form a minority government. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! As leader of the Liberal Party, Mark Carney is expected to be invited by the Governor General to assume the role of Prime Minister […]
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IRCC invites more candidates through Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 421 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 727; and Created an […]
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Death of an inmate from Joyceville Institution
On April 26, 2025, Orlando Ashby, an inmate from Joyceville Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Governments of Canada and Manitoba extend deadline for agricultural supports
The federal, provincial, and territorial governments including Manitoba have extended the enrolment deadline for the 2025 AgriStability program to July 31, 2025, in response to tariffs in the agriculture sector and to allow producers time to enroll in the program as they manage the impact of current market disruptions.
Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre
On April 27, 2025, Rob Wapuchakoos, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Atlantic Institution
On April 21, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.