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Protecting the Chignecto Isthmus against climate change

The governments of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are collectively moving forward to protect the Chignecto Isthmus from the increasingly destructive impacts of climate change. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia commit to paying $162.5 million each for a total of $325 million to support the project (valued at $650 million). This is a major step towards ensuring the security of this important link.

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Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia

The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in British Columbia.

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Could Jasmine Mooney’s detention have happened in Canada?

Readers around the world were shocked at hearing about the detention of Jasmine Mooney. Mooney, a Canadian citizen, was detained by US authorities upon applying for a work permit at the San Diego border. She was charged with no crime, and was detained for two weeks in poor conditions with no explanation. Mooney was only […]

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How Pre-Arrival Services Help Immigrants to Canada Even Before They Arrive

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), PfC has benefited more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries since 2007.   Today, almost 25% of Canadians are foreign-born immigrants (Census 2021). It’s important that newcomers have access to support and services to […]

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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in the North and Across Canada

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, the Honourable Terry Duguid, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley announced over $12.1 million in funding for thirteen projects in the North and across Canada under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in the North and Across Canada

On March 20, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, the Honourable Terry Duguid, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley announced over $12.1 million in funding for thirteen projects in the North and across Canada under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.

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Federal government announces $6.3 million for infrastructure to support more housing in Lantz

Today, the Honourable Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

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PGWP expiring? Here are all your options to continue working in Canada

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada. This article will walk you through all your work permit options available, depending on your situation. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Summary: Work permits for any foreign national […]

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