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Canada closes pathway to permanent residence for caregivers outside Canada

The “applicants not working in Canada” stream of Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) is now closed, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) official website. At the inception of the HCWP, both the Home Support and Child Care options for these pilots were to feature an intake for applicants not currently in […]

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How Pre-Arrival Services Empower Immigrants to Succeed in Canada Before They Arrive

This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program. Since 2007, Planning for Canada has supported more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries, helping them build confidence, make informed decisions, and arrive better prepared to thrive. Every year, thousands of newcomers begin their journey to Canada filled with hopes, dreams, […]

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Applying through Express Entry with a pre-existing medical condition? This is what you have to know

It’s possible to have your application for Canadian permanent residence (PR) refused on the basis of medical inadmissibility, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of refusal. As of August 21, 2025, all new Express Entry applicants now need to provide an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of their […]

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The Government of Canada invests to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills

As we celebrate the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, more than $640,000 to support local government research and capacity-building initiatives to reduce the amount of food and other organic waste sent to landfills. Under the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund, five Canadian cities are receiving up to $150,000 for their projects.

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Express Entry: IRCC issues invitations to PNP candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 291 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 855; and Created an […]

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Canada to target tech talent impacted by H-1B fee hike, says Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Canada is looking to introduce measures to attract talent impacted by the United States’ H-1B fee hike. Carney made the comments while addressing reporters in the United Kingdom on September 27, after participating in the 2025 Global Progress Action Summit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen […]

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New net-zero Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver to double support for families in need

The Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver provides a place of comfort, healing, and a home away from home for kids and families across British Columbia and Yukon. A new facility for Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon will increase capacity to accommodate more families, following an investment of up to $18.8 million from the federal government.

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GCtranslate: Using artificial intelligence to build a more agile, modern and bilingual public service

As part of the Government of Canada’s digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a central role in modernizing public service operations. By improving efficiency, productivity and service quality, AI enables public servants to focus on high-impact work that delivers better outcomes for Canadians.

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Government of Canada acts to protect Canadian steel jobs, announces support to an industry leader

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, alongside Will Bouma, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth for Ontario, and Bill Rosenberg, Member of Provincial Parliament for Algoma—Manitoulin, announced that the federal and provincial governments have entered into binding term sheet with Algoma Steel Inc. to provide financial support.