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Minister LeBlanc concludes visit to Mexico strengthening trade and diplomatic relations

Canada and Mexico share a longstanding partnership built on strong people-to-people, economic and cultural ties. In September 2025, our two countries elevated their relationship through the launch of the Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Guided by the Canada–Mexico Action Plan (CMAP), it seeks to make North America the most competitive, dynamic, and resilient economic region in the world.

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Minister Hajdu to announce Government of Canada support and investments in Indigenous economic development and clean energy projects

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North, will announce FedNor investments in support of Indigenous-led economic development initiatives across Northern Ontario. Minister Hajdu will also announce a new support program for Indigenous-led clean energy projects in the region.

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Statement by Minister Thompson on the divestiture of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

Over the past several years, through extensive engagement with partners, stakeholders and Indigenous harvesters, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has moved forward with transforming the ownership and governance model of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) to remain resilient and competitive in today’s open market and to continue to meet the needs of inland commercial fish harvesters now and into the future.

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Canadian Joint Forces Command

The Canadian Joint Forces Command (CJFC) has been established as a new command within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with Lieutenant-General Darcy Molstad and Chief Warrant Officer Donovan Crawford appointed as its inaugural command team. Its creation marks a major step forward in improving leadership, coordination, and accountability for joint capabilities across the Defence Team.

Categories: National Defence
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Looking to move to Canada as an American? Here are your work permit options

Canada recently ranked as the top country Americans want to move to in 2026, according to a new survey. Nearly a quarter (24.4%) of respondents who are considering a move abroad chose their northern neighbour, citing cost of living, safety, and health care as key factors. If you’re one of the many Americans eyeing the […]

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Can moving to another province help me secure Canadian PR?

Temporary residents in Canada may be able to boost their immigration chances by moving to another province and applying through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While most PNP streams have a prior residency requirement, there are some provincial pathways open to candidates who do not currently reside in that province—meaning that if you were to […]

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Media Advisory: Veteran Housing and Homelessness Announcement in Saint John

Members of the media are invited to a Veteran housing and homelessness announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and Debbie Bentley-Lauzon, Manager of Systems Alignment with the Human Development Council.

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Canada increases immigration fees

The federal government has increased several immigration fees, effective December 1, 2025. The fees affected by this increase include: Inadmissibility-related fees; and The International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit processing fee. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Those who submitted an online application and paid the old fees before midnight […]

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Ontario proposes complete overhaul of provincial pathways to permanent residence

Ontario’s provincial government has proposed a two-phased approach for introducing major changes to how it selects nominees for permanent residence. In phase one, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) would consolidate its three “Employer: Job Offer streams” into a single stream. In phase two, the OINP would eliminate all its other existing streams and introduce […]

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First Nations Finance Authority surpasses $4 Billion in financing since its founding

Today, Ernie Daniels, President and Chief Executive Officer of FNFA, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Chief Derek Epp, Ch'íyáqtel First Nation, BC and FNFA Board Chair to recognize FNFA's achievement of issuing more than $4 billion in financing since the organization was established. This has contributed to the creation of an estimated 39,000 jobs and $8.5 billion to Canada's economy.