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Parliamentary Secretary Romanado to announce support for the biomanufacturing sector in Quebec

Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will announce an investment to increase Canada’s capacity to manufacture essential medicines.

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How leaving Canada can improve your CRS score

If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, moving back to your home country may be a helpful stepping stone on your way to PR. You can gain up to 50 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for the foreign work experience skill transferability factor. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This means that […]

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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

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New Brunswick holds first provincial draws of 2025

On March 5 and 6, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first draws of the year, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. These recent draws follow a period of flux for the NBPNP, as the province looked to align immigration streams more tightly with labour market goals in the face of a […]

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Scammers may reach out to you posing as government representatives. Here’s what you need to know

A common scam to look out for, particularly as a newcomer, is fraudsters impersonating government representatives in a bid to gain access to your personal and financial information.  Impersonation fraud has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing forms of fraud in Canada, contributing significantly to the $638 million lost by Canadians in 2024.   Some […]

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Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister

Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of Canada’s immigration department, taking over from previous Immigration Minister […]

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, reaffirm the G7’s steadfast commitment to contribute towards a free, open, and secure maritime domain based on the rule of law that strengthens international security, fosters economic prosperity, and ensures the sustainable use of marine resources.

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What’s Mark Carney’s immigration agenda?

What does Marc Carney, the next Prime Minister of Canada, intend to do with Canada’s immigration system? On the one hand, Carney has emphasized the role that immigration plays in growing Canada’s economy. On the other hand, he’s criticized recent immigration policy for admitting more newcomers than Canada can support, and has suggested implementing a […]

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Government of Canada achieves important milestone on new Eastern Bridge in National Capital Region

The Government of Canada is committed to building a multimodal bridge in the eastern part of the National Capital Region by 2034 to optimize public transit networks and stimulate economic growth in Gatineau and Ottawa, reduce truck traffic in congested downtown areas, improve commute times and the safety of active transportation users.