The Bill will strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl, and crack down on money laundering.

Immigrants in Canada can work their way to homeownership and often do so at greater rates on average than the Canadian-born population. A recent study by Statistics Canada examines the typical journey of immigrants to homeownership and the various stages it entails. Subscribe and get our FREE Newcomer’s Guide to Canada Findings and trends in […]

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to the province. Candidates were issued ITAs based on their willingness to start a new business or purchase a pre-existing business in the province, among other factors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 277 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 726; and Created an […]

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Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes Pictou Landing First Nation, the Municipality of Pictou County, and the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville. Assess your eligibility for the […]

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Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen border security.

Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident submits a subsequent application for extension while they are on maintained status, and their initial application is refused, the applicant’s authorized period of stay will […]

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Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community in order to apply for permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The town of Claresholm is […]

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On June 2, 2025, Barry Nygren an inmate from Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on September 5, 2019, in expiry review RR 2018 004, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoelectric containers originating in or exported from China.

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified a previously unknown First World War grave in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, France, as that of Captain William Webster Wilson, a Canadian soldier. The identification was confirmed through historical and archival research.

After a quiet April, Express Entry draws have seen an uptick of activity over the month of May. In May, there were 2,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across four draws, more than double the number of ITAs issued the month prior. Calculate your CRS score on CV+ This article will review The draws that […]

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Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Move to Unlock Economic Potential of Offshore Wind

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today in recognition of Canadian Armed Forces Day:

Today marks the start of National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the unique histories and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation in special initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP draw results On […]

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The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Portuguese Heritage Month

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The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Filipino Heritage Month

The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months. As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog. With the backlog standing at 779,900 just a month earlier, this represents a 2.53% reduction. Consult with an experienced immigration […]

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Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as the urban districts of Landmark and Vita. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The […]

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada's national poultry sectors have been responding to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada since December 2021.

On May 30, 2025, Gilbert Robinson, an inmate from Bowden Institution, died while in our custody.

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that there will be alternating lane closures and short-term full bridge closures on the Timiskaming Quebec Dam bridge for inspection work.

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will hold a media call back to discuss his G7 Trade Ministers Meeting and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), from Paris, France.