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Yukon Nominee Program sending out invitations for 2025 intake

Yukon has begun sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program. On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the 2025 priorities than the number of available nomination spots.” Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams As per the latest […]

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National launch of NFB feature documentary Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance. Screenings start this month in Canadian cities with broadcast and streaming premieres on TVO and NFB platforms during Pride Month.

An acclaimed look at activism that sparked the rise of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement, Winnipeg director Noam Gonick and Toronto producer Justine Pimlott’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance begins a national rollout in May.

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Commission amends Ontario Power Generation’s operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to authorize the production of lutetium-177 and yttrium-90

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced the Commission’s decision to amend Ontario Power Generation’s power reactor operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to authorize the production of lutetium-177 and yttrium-90.

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Prince Edward Island invites more skilled workers

Last week, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration. This is the fifth draw the PNP has held in 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw summary The latest draw issued invitations to apply through the Labour Impact and the PEI Express Entry […]

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Royal Canadian Air Force to unveil names and liveries for Future Aircrew Training program aircraft

Following the Government of Canada’s May 2024 announcement of the acquisition of 71 new aircraft as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force, will unveil the aircrafts’ official names and liveries (paint schemes) at CANSEC 25. The FAcT program, operated in collaboration with SkyAlyne, is the next-generation RCAF Aircrew training initiative, worth $11.2 billion, that will enable aviators to operate aircraft for Canada’s rapidly modernizing Air Force over the next 25 years.

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Statement from Global Affairs Canada on Africa Day

Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: “As we mark Africa Day, we join partners across the African continent and around the world in celebrating 62 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity—now the African Union. This anniversary, celebrated with the theme Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future, is a tribute to Africa’s vision and leadership in shaping its future.

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Alberta hold two draws, issues invitations to provincial immigration candidates

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations for provincial immigration through two immigration pathways. The draws took place on May 13 and May 15. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams A total of 158 invitations were issued to candidates through these draws. Summary of the AAIP draws This is the second time […]

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Are new Canadians leaving Canada for greener pastures? Study says no

A new study by Statistics Canada has dispelled the myth that immigrants who acquire Canadian citizenship are leaving in droves. According to a study published this month by Statistics Canada, of the immigrants admitted between 2008 and 2012 who became Canadian citizens, 93% had an active presence in Canada 10 years after admission. Schedule a […]

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Carney reinforces immigration priorities in new mandate letter to ministers

In a recent mandate letter to his cabinet, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated his broad goals for Canada’s immigration system. Carney’s mandate letter outlined two main immigration goals: Returning overall immigration to sustainable levels; and Attracting the best talent from around the world to help build Canada’s economy. These two goals were presented as a […]

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