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Manitoba invites more in-Canada and overseas skilled workers for provincial nomination

Manitoba has invited more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination in the province’s latest immigration selection. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations through its Skilled Worker stream, selecting candidates through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On November 21, […]

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Government of Canada to highlight a project supporting Canada’s leading position in 5G research and development

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony to highlight a project that supports research and development (R&D) in advanced networking in Canada.

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Canada at COP30: Advancing a shared vision for inclusive and sustainable climate action to keep the 1.5 °C within reach

The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil, which took place from November 10 to 21, 2025.

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Minister Joly visiting the Republic of Korea and Japan to advance strategic industrial partnerships

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will travel to Seoul and Busan, Republic of Korea, and to Tokyo, Japan, from November 23 to 28, 2025, to advance Canada’s industrial and economic interests abroad.

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Governments of Canada and Quebec increase their investment in upgrading the Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater treatment plant

In order to extend the lifespan of existing facilities and improve the efficiency and reliability of the Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater treatment plant, the Governments of Canada and Quebec have increased their planned funding, which has risen from $12,600,000 to $24,926,551 for each order of government, bringing the total investment in the project to $49,853,102.

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How much does it cost to immigrate through Express Entry?

Immigrating to Canada through Express Entry involves a range of mandatory fees and potential additional expenses. Understanding the full breakdown is essential for budgeting and avoiding unexpected financial hurdles. This article will delve into all potential costs associated with obtaining Canadian permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system—including PR application fees, language testing, biometrics, […]

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NFB and TIFF select five next-gen filmmakers for their boundary-pushing {RE}DEFINED initiative. The NFB and TIFF Next Wave announce short documentary projects offering fresh perspectives on Canada during a time of change.

Following a nationwide call that drew over 240 submissions, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) have selected five short documentary projects for {RE}DEFINED, a new initiative for Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers aged 30 and under.

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Improving access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Manitoba

Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $2 million over four years to the Government of Manitoba to improve access to health services in French in the province.

Categories: Health Canada
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Alberta tightens requirements for Rural Renewal Stream PR pathway

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced tightened criteria for its Rural Renewal Stream to come into effect January 1, 2026, requiring in-Canada candidates to have a valid work permit (maintained status will no longer count). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Other changes include Removing eligibility for […]

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Canada reaffirms support for Jamaica’s recovery and resilience during visit by Secretary of State Sarai

Canada stands with the Jamaican people following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), accompanied by Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The visit underscored Canada’s commitment to working alongside Jamaica to support recovery, strengthen resilience, and advance shared priorities for sustainable development.

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestone as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they need. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years in funding for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.

Categories: Health Canada
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Oral Health Access Fund projects

As part of the Oral Health Access Fund Stream 1, Health Canada is providing more than $35 million over three years to support projects submitted by oral health training institutions that aim to address competency gaps related to the treatment of targeted populations and training adaptations to ensure sufficient hands-on training opportunities.

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National Defence to fly drones over downtown area of Ottawa

The Department of National Defence will conduct drone detection trials over downtown Ottawa, near Parliament Hill, from November 24 to 28, 2025, as part of its Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. These trials will test urban counter-uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) detection capabilities in a controlled, scientific environment.

Categories: National Defence
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint-Hyacinthe

Journalists are invited to a press conference during which the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Caroline Desrochers, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Geneviève Guilbault, and the Member of National Assembly for Saint-Hyacinthe, Chantal Soucy, will make an announcement regarding financial assistance for infrastructure.