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Budget 2025 to invest in Canadian workers

Canada has a skilled and adaptable workforce, the most educated in the world. On November 4, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will table Budget 2025 – the government’s plan to deliver generational, transformational investments to grow our economy, empower workers, create high-paying careers, and protect and support those most affected by trade disruptions.

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Minister Fraser, Premier Eby and Attorney General Sharma to hold a press conference on reforms to crack down on sexual offenders and extortion

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia and the Honourable Niki Sharma, Attorney General and Deputy Premier of British Columbia, will hold a press conference on provisions in the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act targeting sexual offenders and extortion through bail and sentencing reforms.

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PEI holds second largest provincial immigration draw of 2025

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration last week through its latest draw. Candidates targeted included those already working in the province in priority occupations and international student graduates from select universities and colleges. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This draw represents […]

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Alberta conducts five provincial immigration draws, invites candidates across multiple sectors

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held numerous draws over the course of the last three weeks. Between October 8 to October 21, 2025, a total of 202 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws (October 8 to 21) The province recently published […]

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New Brunswick offers lifeline to PR applicants at risk of losing work status

Immigration New Brunswick will provide work permit support for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) endorsees who are at risk of losing work authorization due to longer processing times. Earlier this week, the province said that it can now issue letters of support for AIP endorsees whose work permits are set to expire before their permanent residence […]

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Statement on United Nations Day

Today, on United Nations Day, we mark the founding of an institution that is central to our values and vision for the world. Since the end of the Second World War, the UN has helped make our world safer and more prosperous.

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Media Advisory: Housing Enabling Infrastructure Announcement in Bathurst

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of the City of Bathurst.

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Canada backs Indigenous-led growth in Prairie forest sectors

On October 24, 2025, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a total investment of $5.44 million for 28 projects in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the sector, create good jobs and promote the use of Canadian wood in green construction.

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Canada backs Indigenous-led growth in Prairie forest sectors

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5.4 million for 28 projects across the Prairies that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the forest sector, create good jobs and promote the use of wood-based products in construction.

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Government of Canada invests $786,294 to support over 40 Northern Ontario businesses at the world’s largest indoor agri-food exhibition

Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $786,294 in Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing to ensure the continued operation of the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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Take these steps if you have a DUI and are planning to visit Canada

Trying to enter Canada with a driving-under-the-influence charge (DUI) on your record can lead to being turned away at the border. Under Canadian law, a DUI is a serious criminal offence, and can render you criminally inadmissible if you’re not a Canadian citizen. But if you plan ahead, you can take steps to overcome criminal […]

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