Today, the Winnipeg Police Service confirmed the identity of the missing woman who had been named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe - Buffalo Woman as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation.
Immigration News
Commercial importers provided 30-day extension to submit financial security before the end of CARM transition period
Commercial importers provided 30-day extension to submit financial security before the end of CARM transition period
Voter Contact Registry now open
The Canada Elections Act requires the CRTC to establish and maintain the Voter Contact Registry. The registry helps ensure transparency in voter contact calls made during a federal election.
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institutionâs Regional Treatment CentreÂ
On March 21, 2025, Everton Biddersingh, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Summer-long entertainment on the Plains: Over 20 free shows at the Edwin-Bélanger BandstandÂ
The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) has unveiled its program for the Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand (EBB), which runs from June 19 to August 23, 2025. This outdoor stage, in the heart of the Plains of Abraham, will host over 20 performances of music and family entertainment against an enchanting backdrop. The shows will be on Thursdays and Saturdays, and they’ll be free.
Full details revealed: Are you eligible to apply for PR under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots?
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to Canada as home care workers can now access full details for these programs. See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP) is now formally divided into two pilot programs: The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care; and The […]
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Death of an inmate from Regional Reception CentreÂ
On March 22, 2025, Dominic Poirier, an inmate from the Regional Reception Center, died while in our custody.
Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry
Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The change took place in the Ministerial Instructions effective March 25, 2025. Calculate your new CRS score with CanadaVisa+ Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates […]
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The NFB at the 2025 Sommets du cinéma dâanimation. Six shorts selected for festivalâs Canadian Competition.
The NFB’s creative vitality will be front and centre at the 23rd Sommets du cinéma d’animation, taking place from May 26 to 31 in Montreal, with six short films selected.
Two recreational shellfish harvesters receive fines and fishing bans
On February 14, 2025, in Courtenay Provincial Court, the Honourable Judge B.E. Hutcheson found Richmond resident Diosa Delacruz guilty of retaining more than the daily quota for clams and oysters and for fishing without a British Columbia (B.C.) Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. Ms. Delacruz was fined a total of $5,000 and was banned from fishing for one year. Her fishing companion, Nanaimo resident Rosemarie Allam, was found guilty by the Honourable Judge D.M.D. Stewart, in an earlier court appearance in August 2024, of daily quota violations, and for failing to comply with her conditions of licence. She was fined a total of $4,500 and received a two-year fishing ban.
NFB feature doc Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance opens Hot Docs 2025. Six National Film Board of Canada documentaries, including five world premieres.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be at Hot Docs in Toronto with a stellar selection of six NFB documentaries, including Winnipeg director Noam Gonick and Toronto producer Justine Pimlott’s feature doc Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance, presented Thursday, April 24, at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema as the festival’s opening night film.
Major cocaine seizure by the CBSA at the CN Taschereau Yard
Major cocaine seizure by the CBSA at the CN Taschereau Yard
How to reduce the risk of refusal for your immigration application
Many immigration application refusals can be avoided with proper diligence. Whether you’re applying to visit, study, work, or immigrate to Canada, knowing the most frequent reasons for rejection can make a significant difference in preparing a strong, complete, and successful submission. This article will cover common reasons for refusal and preventative tips to avoid this […]
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Death of an inmate from Bath Institution
On March 23, 2025, Dennis Uhrig, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution
On March 18, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Lockdown and search at Mountain Institution - medium-security unit
On March 21, 2025, a lockdown was put in place at Mountain Institution to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
Canada raises cap for Parents and Grandparents Program
The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). The government will accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications for processing in 2025. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Some of the applications will be those submitted in response to the 2024 intake, while others […]
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HMCS Ottawa returns from Operations HORIZON and NEON
Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa returned to its home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, having completed its five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region under Operations HORIZON and NEON.
Statement by Government of Canada on Protecting Canadaâs General Elections
The Clerk of the Privy Council, on behalf of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) Panel, issued the following statement
Measures to protect the 2025 General Election
The Government of Canada has robust measures in place to protect our democracy and Canadians from foreign interference so that Canada’s democracy remains one of the strongest in the world
Detecting and reporting disinformation
Disinformation is false information that is deliberately intended to mislead. During this election, it is even more important for people living in Canada to be resilient to disinformation
Joint Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health of Indigenous Services Canada on World Tuberculosis Day 2025
Joint Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health of Indigenous Services Canada on World Tuberculosis Day 2025
IRCC reports progress on clearing immigration backlog
The backlog at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been steadily decreasing in recent months. The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 821,200 as of February 28. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Considering that just a month prior the backlog was at 892,100, this shows a reduction of a noticeable […]
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Government of Canada to provide update on protection measures for the general election
Government of Canada representatives will provide a technical briefing to media, to update on measures in place to protect Canada’s General Election 45
British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration
This week, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business in the province, issuing invitations under two of its Entrepreneur Immigration streams. PEI’s third draw […]
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