Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 531; and Created an […]
The post Express Entry: Second monthly CEC draw sees CRS cut-off drop to lowest since July first appeared on CIC News.
As the only non-European member of ESA, Canada is grateful for the visionary leadership that paved the way for where we are today. Prime Minister Mark Carney has underscored Europe as a strategic partner, not only in advancing cooperation in space, but also across a broad spectrum of mutually beneficial domains, from climate resilience and security to innovation and economic growth.
In December, keep streaming Canadian on NFB platforms! This month, four new films—three docs and one animated short—are launching online and will be available for free across the country.
The regulations will outline the exercise of a new power available to the Commissioner of Official Languages, which is the power to impose administrative monetary penalties on certain passenger transportation industry entities subject to the Official Languages Act
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued a statement on malicious cyber activity targeting Canadian critical infrastructure.
Canada’s critical infrastructure (CI) – including energy, water, food, transportation, and health systems – underpins the safety and well-being of Canadians. Disruptions caused by malicious cyber activity can lead to service outages, economic losses, and risks to public health and safety.
On November 15, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.
On November 24, 2025, Gerard Lavoie, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
CBSA officers seize over 200 kg of cocaine concealed in containers of red paint off a ship from Panama.
On November 24, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the Global Intellectual Property Alliance advance collaboration to promote the benefits of intellectual property to innovators.
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 […]
The post Top ways to boost your CRS score for getting permanent residence through Express Entry first appeared on CIC News.
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced an important update to its national weather alert program, designed to make weather information clearer for Canadians.
As of November 26, 2025, all weather alerts will be colour coded. The colours will tell you at a glance what risks the weather may pose to you. Every type of weather alert—Warnings, Advisories, and Watches—will have a colour when it is issued.
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.
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 […]
The post Canada announces 2026 study permit cap, plans 7% reduction in permits issued first appeared on CIC News.
Ahead of an important announcement related to Canada’s strategic sectors, media are invited to an embargoed technical briefing held by Government of Canada officials.
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 […]
The post Qatari citizens can now travel to Canada visa-free first appeared on CIC News.
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will hold a media callback during her visit to the Republic of Korea and Japan.
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.
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 […]
The post IRCC holds second-largest PNP draw of the year as CRS cut-off score drops to nine-month low first appeared on CIC News.
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.
Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.
Amherst is one step closer to offering transit services after an investment of $50,000 from the federal government for a transit feasibility study.