Canada delivers its national statement at COP30
On November 5, Bill C-3 passed its third reading in Canada’s House of Commons, coming one step closer to expanding eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. The Bill, which seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) rule for Canadian citizenship, would amend Canada’s Citizenship Act, allowing Canadians born overseas to pass citizenship to their children […]
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Quebec will aim to admit 45,000 new permanent residents in 2026, according to the province’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, tabled on the morning of November 6. Under its current 2026 forecast, Quebec’s permanent resident (PR) targets will operate within a range, allowing the province to welcome a maximum of 47,000 and a minimum of 43,000 […]
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The federal government has set a target for 91,500 permanent resident (PR) admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2026, an increase from last year’s target of 55,000 admissions—marking a positive shift for PNP candidates across Canada. The Immigration Levels Plan announces admission targets for the coming year, along with notional targets for the […]
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the participants for the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which will take place in the Niagara Region, Ontario, from November 11 to 12, 2025.
The Government of Canada takes action to protect Canadian arts and culture
Between October 27 and 31, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Today marks an important milestone in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Sermilik, with the laying of the keel at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
On Monday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, welcomed Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, and a delegation of government officials and business executives to Ottawa.
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed Universal Ostrich Farms’ application for leave to appeal the August 21, 2025 decision of the Federal Court of Appeal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be moving forward to complete depopulation and disposal measures as authorized by the Health of Animals Act and guided by the stamping out policy for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, highlighted core measures from this week’s Budget 2025 to lower the prices Canadians pay by promoting private sector competition.
Competition is central to productivity, innovation, and affordability, and a lack of competition in various sectors has led to far too high prices. Budget 2025 is launching some of the most ambitious, pro-competitive measures for Canada in a generation.
The Canadian federal government has boosted permanent residency spots under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), while scaling back on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In 2026, Canada plans to admit 91,500 permanent residents through the PNP, an increase of 66% from the previous target of 55,000. The 2026 admissions target for workers under the Temporary […]
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On November 6, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by MaRS.
Media representatives are advised that departmental officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025.
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark the anniversary of the birth of Sri Guru Nanak
Today marks the beginning of Veterans’ Week, a time for all Canadians to convey their gratitude to fallen and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police who served our country in uniform.
On November 4, 2025, Jarreh Grant, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The federal government has announced plans to recruit international talent and improve foreign credential recognition in the 2025 Budget. Here’s a look at some of the key highlights. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm A new pathway for H-1B visa holders The 2025 budget states that the government is […]
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Canada will undertake a new program to transition up to 33,000 work permit holders to permanent residence over 2026 and 2027 in the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan, according to Budget 2025. The Plan will also include several other major changes: Reducing the temporary resident admissions target for 2026 to 385,000, down 43% from 673,650 for […]
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When it comes to getting permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience may be even more important than Canadian work experience, according to the latest Express Entry report. The report, published on November 3, 2025, provides in-depth analysis on the Express Entry system throughout 2024, and shows that while Canadian Experience Class (CEC) […]
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Canadians born abroad will enjoy greater rights, should the most recent version of the citizenship bill become law. On Nov 3, the House of Commons voted to remove the latest amendments to Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025). Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]
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Canada’s new government puts forward a plan to build, protect, and empower Canada
Budget 2025: Remarks by the Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your own choices about where to put your money. In this article, we’ll share what self-directed investing involves, some first steps to get started, and a […]
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