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Government of Canada invests in AI for smarter and more efficient energy use

Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced $6 million in federal funding to Hydro Ottawa Limited (Hydro Ottawa) for the Ottawa Distributed Energy Resource Accelerator (ODERA) program.

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Canada launches new streams to attract and retain top research talent from abroad

The Canadian government has launched its Research Talent Initiative—a new suite of programs that will help the country attract “leading international researchers” to the country. As part of this initiative, Canada will launch three new streams to welcome and retain “leading international and expatriate researchers” who can deliver “direct economic, societal and health benefits for […]

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Express Entry: 6,000 CEC invitations issued in largest draw in more than 16 months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 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 520; and Created an […]

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These are the biggest changes coming to Express Entry in 2026

Express Entry, Canada’s main application management system for skilled immigration, is set to undergo some big updates in the coming year. In 2026, the federal government will continue to target skilled workers from specific occupational categories to help it meet gaps in the labour market. This article will cover some of the notable changes expected […]

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National Defence to make announcement on remediation and water treatment funding in North Bay

On behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, Pauline Rochefort, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nipissing – Timiskaming and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), will make an announcement at 22 Wing North Bay regarding funding for the City of North Bay’s work to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances.

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CANCELLED - Ministers Anandasangaree, Anand, and Solomon to make an announcement

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, for an announcement on artificial intelligence.

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