The Canadian Coast Guard is past the mid-way point of its 2021 Arctic operational season, which runs annually from June to November and ensures safe and efficient movement of vessels in Canada's northern waters.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update to be given by Public Health Agency of Canada officials at September 16, 2021 news conference

Canada invited 521 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 15. All invited candidates had previously received nominations under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which amounts to an automatic 600 points added to their base Express Entry score. As a result of the award, candidates needed a score of at least 732 […]

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On September 7, 2021, correctional officers at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband and unauthorized items into the institution.

British Columbia held two draws through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on September 14, 2021. A total of 365 Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the province’s Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration categories in a general draw. The minimum required score for candidates varied by category. […]

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Alberta invited 500 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on September 7. Following two large draws in August, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held its largest draw to date. The previous record was 473 in March 2019. Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Invited candidates were in the Express Entry […]

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Canada invited 2,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 14. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with scores of at least 462. Invited candidates now have 60 days to apply for permanent residency. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw comes later than expected, […]

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On September 14, Ontario invited 691 international student graduates to apply for a provincial nomination. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 627 international student graduates to apply for the Masters Graduate stream, plus 64 who may be eligible for the PhD Graduate stream. Discover if You’re Eligible for Canadian Immigration Invited candidates needed to […]

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To protect Canadians from possible health risks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing a temporary import licence condition for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley in California for the 2021 growing season.

People commonly ask: “Can I enter Canada if I got a DUI 10 years ago?” Perhaps your DUI was 20 years ago. Or less than 5 years ago. Whatever the case may be, you need to keep a few things in mind. Canada has strict rules in place if you are looking to enter the […]

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Update: Canada has begun to hold its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2021 lottery. Click here for the updated story. The original story continues below: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will draw 30,000 candidates from the lottery over a two-week period beginning the week of September 20. Those who receive an invitation will have […]

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The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) today made available the Actuarial Report and its summary for the 2022 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.58 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.21 for employers who pay 1.4 times the employee rate, which is unchanged from the 2020 and 2021 premium rate.

The City of Toronto, the United Way of Greater Toronto, and Lifeline Afghanistan have launched the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund. The three partners are collaborating to be able to provide direct resettlement support to Afghan refugees who resettle in Toronto. Last month, the Canadian government committed to resettling at least 20,000 Afghan refugees after […]

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Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic from September 13th to September 19th from 7 pm to 6 am following the cancellation of a planned closure as part of the structural steel replacement project.

Following the leaders debates last week, the Liberal party appears to be once again pulling ahead of the Conservatives. About 31.9 per cent of Canadians support the Liberals, according to the CBC’s poll tracker. Support for the Conservative party is close behind at 31.7 per cent. A Nanos poll from Sunday suggests that Liberals are […]

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Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. Since August 24, 2020, temporary residents who are in Canada with valid visitor status have been able to apply for an employer-specific work permit from within Canada. This is a temporary regulatory change as normally foreign […]

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Canada and the United States share security information at all ports of entry. This can include criminal and immigration records, even from long ago. This means that when a person tries to enter Canada from the United States, Canadian border agents have access to all prior U.S. removal or deportation orders. Essentially, if you have […]

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Canadians will take to the polls on September 20, some for the first time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, of the Liberal Party, called for a snap election this season. By law elections must be held every four years, but in certain cases elections may be called sooner. Get help applying for Canadian citizenship. Contact a […]

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The number of people employed in Canada almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels in August, according to the newest Labour Force Survey. Canada’s employment rose by 90,000. These gains from August and the months prior brought Canada’s employment up to just 156,000 employees short of February 2020 levels, which is the closest it has come […]

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Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, September 10, 2021

Three National Film Board of Canada produced and co-produced short films are being featured at the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF), with in-person screenings October 1 through 10, and virtual screenings available across Alberta from October 4 at 9 a.m. to October 31 at 9 p.m.

The 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival (October 1–11) will feature six B.C. premieres of National Film Board of Canada documentary and animated works.

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users of lane reductions on the Des Joachims Bridge for maintenance work

The 2021 Calgary International Film Festival (September 23–October 3) will present a powerful story of hope and change from the Kainai First Nation in southern Alberta, as Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers’ award-winning feature documentary Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy (Seen Through Woman Productions/National Film Board of Canada) has its Alberta premiere as part of the DGC Canadian Doc Competition.

On September 10, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.