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Government of Canada to announce support for tourism ecosystem in Western Newfoundland

The Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, will be in Corner Brook to make an announcement regarding five tourism investments in the West Coast region. This announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

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Top ways to boost your CRS score for getting permanent residence through Express Entry

When seeking permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, boosting even a single factor by one step can gain you 50 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which could put you over the threshold to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for PR. Throughout 2025, the Express Entry pool has been extremely competitive, with cut-off […]

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Media accreditation process now open for the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting

On December 8 and 9, 2025, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will co-host the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministers’ Meeting in Montréal, Quebec.

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Canada announces 2026 study permit cap, plans 7% reduction in permits issued

The Canadian government has announced how many study permits it plans to issue in 2026. On November 25, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed that it will issue up to 408,000 study permits for international students in the coming year. This is a 7% decrease from the 2025 issuance target of 437,000, and a […]

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Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada visa-free

Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada without needing a visa to enter the country. On November 25, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would be removing visa requirements for Qatari citizens, a change which took effect at 5:30 a.m. on the same day. From now on, Qatari citizens will only require […]

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Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold an information session and media availability related to an upcoming winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec

Media representatives are advised that officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service of Canada will hold an information session and media availability to discuss a significant upcoming winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec.

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IRCC holds second-largest PNP draw of the year as CRS cut-off score drops to nine-month low

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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Historic Milestone: McDowell Lake First Nation Celebrates New Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve, Laying Groundwork for Community Growth

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.