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Operation North Pacific Guard wraps up unprecedented four-nation patrol of the Pacific high seas

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a serious problem around the world, posing a significant threat to fish populations and damaging marine environments. IUU fishing also jeopardizes the incomes of law-abiding harvesters and fishing industries and puts food supplies at risk for millions of people.

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Joint donor statement on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan, by 29 donors

EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain, Jose Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister of International Development of Norway, Åsmund Aukrust, Minister for Africa of the United Kingdom, Lord Collins of Highbury, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabija Grigaitė-Daugirdė, Secretary of State for International Development of Canada, Randeep Sarai, State Secretary for Development of Denmark, Elsebeth Søndergaard Krone, State Secretary for International Development Cooperation of Sweden, Diana Janse, Undersecretary for Economic and Development Affairs of Estonia, Mariin Ratnik, Head of Swiss Humanitarian Aid, Deputy Director General of Swiss Development Cooperation, Dominik Stillhart, and 19 other donors (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia) join their voices for a humanitarian pause in El Fasher.

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Super visa provides alternative family reunification pathway for parents and grandparents

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can host their parent(s) or grandparent(s) in Canada for extended periods under the government’s super visa program. For prospective sponsors who did not receive an invitation by lottery under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), the super visa is a good alternative. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone Consultation with […]

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Government of Canada to build new national Cultural Heritage Science facility to protect Canada’s heritage 

The Government of Canada is taking a major step forward to protect the stories and objects that reflect the many histories, cultures and identities that shape who we are as Canadians and that make our country stronger. The new Cultural Heritage Science (CHS) facility will provide a space where conservation experts can collaborate to protect and preserve Canada’s most treasured cultural artifacts and our heritage for generations to come.

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What kinds of profiles received ITAs in the latest healthcare and social services draw?

Healthcare and social services has been named a priority category in 2025, giving people working in these occupations a much better shot at permanent residence through Express Entry. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the healthcare and social service category in 2025. Assess your eligibility for […]

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Canada Accelerates Transition to Zero-emissions Vehicles

Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $25 million for 33 projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation and developing innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This funding from Canada’s new government will make zero-emission vehicles more practical for Canadian families and companies, encouraging innovation that will strengthen Canada’s auto sector.

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Statement by ministers Sidhu and MacDonald on China’s preliminary anti-dumping measures on imports of canola seed from Canada

Today, China announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty on imports of canola seed from Canada of 75.8%, which will enter into force on August 14, 2025. Canada is deeply disappointed with China’s decision to implement provisional anti-dumping duties in its self-initiated investigation into imports of canola seed from Canada.

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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New medical exam requirements for permanent residence applications under Express Entry

Canada’s immigration department will require upfront medical exams for applicants applying for permanent residence through Express Entry. This new requirement will come into effect on August 21, 2025, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s website. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is Prior to this change, applicants would submit their complete application for […]

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