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Filing Taxes in Canada: Helpful Information for Newcomers

If you are new to Canada, understanding how taxes are filed may help you get started on the right foot. One step in this process is learning about the personal tax return, the detailed document you submit to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to report your income, deductions, and credits for the year. Filing a […]

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The Department of National Defence Provides Updates on Canadian Armed Forces Housing Across Canada

Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the recent acquisition of a brand-new, privately developed apartment complex located minutes from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. This four-storey, $23.3 million apartment complex includes 37 move-in ready apartments and 47 parking spots and will be used to house CAF members working at the Base starting January 2026.

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Government of Canada invests over $400,000 in La Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced a FedNor investment of $410,000 to support the creation of the Institut de professionnalisation artistique et culturelle (IPAC) at Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury. 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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Procurement Ombud releases findings of his review of “Bait and Switch” in professional services contracts: the good, the bad and the unintended

The Procurement Ombud released a report detailing the findings of his Procurement Practice Review (PPR) of “Bait and Switch” tactics in the replacement of resources in federal professional services contracts. The review uncovered results that were both good and bad, and highlighted the potential unintended consequences of recent policy changes.

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Permanent residence and citizenship applicants can now look up personalized processing times

Applicants for Canadian permanent residence (PR) and citizenship can now get more transparency on the expected timelines for their applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its online application processing tool, enabling applicants to look up When they can expect their application to be processed, adjusted based on when they submitted their application; […]

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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Glace Bay

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay–Dominion; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

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Government of Canada announces upcoming measures to fight crime, protect Canadians, and build safer communities

The Honourable Patricia Lattanzio, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, alongside the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) and the Honourable Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, will announce upcoming measures to fight crime, protect Canadians, and build safer communities. They will also provide information about bail and sentencing reform.

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IRCC invites thousands of healthcare professionals in Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry’s Healthcare and social services category. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […]

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Mill Demolition Marks Progress Toward Mount Nansen Site Clean-Up

The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Jim Harrington, Project Director for the Mount Nansen Remediation Limited Partnership announced the tear down of the Mount Nansen Mine’s abandoned mill will begin this fall. Tearing down the mill site is a key step in making the area safe for people, wildlife, and the environment, and in addressing the mine’s environmental legacy.

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Minister Solomon concludes successful visit to the Gulf to strengthen trade ties with the UAE and Qatar

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, concluded successful visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, delivering on new partnerships and strengthened trade ties with the two countries.

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Tribunal Finds Injury—Polyethylene Terephthalate from China and Pakistan

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today found that the dumping of polyethylene terephthalate, originating in or exported from China and Pakistan, and the subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods from China have caused or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant in this case was Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada of Montréal-East, Quebec.

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Canada – Qatar Joint Statement 

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of the State of Qatar, and The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, held a bilateral meeting on October 15, 2025, in Doha to accelerate cooperation between the two countries across a range of issues.

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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Winnipeg

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across Manitoba with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and the Honourable Glen Simard, Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations.