On April 27, 2025, Rob Wapuchakoos, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
On April 21, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued more invitations to candidates for provincial immigration through four of its targeted immigration pathways. Immigration candidates were invited for their work experience and ability to fill key labour gaps in different sectors of the Alberta economy. A total of 165 invitations were issued through these draws. Assess […]
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On April 24, 2025, Joseph Turple, an inmate from Shepody Healing Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US residents (who are not US citizens) obtaining work permits to enter the Canadian […]
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North Okanagan-Shuswap has published its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The priority sectors are Health; Education, Law and Social, and Community and Government Services; Sales and Service; Trades and Transport; and Manufacturing and Utilities Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration North Okanagan-Shuswap’s eligible occupations for […]
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The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations to receive permanent residence (PR) on arrival through its participation in 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. Assess your […]
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On April 24, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Given the pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector, federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to extend the AgriStability enrolment deadline from April 30, 2025, to July 31, 2025, for the 2025 program year.
On April 3, 2018, the Superior Court authorized a class action in connection with the implementation of the Phoenix pay system put in place by the federal government in 2016.
The National Film Board of Canada will be at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with the animated film Hypersensitive, directed by France-born, Montreal-based filmmaker Martine Frossard. The film is part of the Official Selection – Short Film Competition at this year’s edition, which runs from May 13 to 24.
Shirley Vercruysse is retiring from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) after an 11-year term as Executive Producer of the NFB’s Western Documentary Unit.
The door has closed for international graduates seeking nominations from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP closed two graduate streams, and had planned to open three new streams in 2025 to replace the earlier ones. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams But on 14 April, 2025, the province suspended […]
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The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Whitefish River, Ontario that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area on or around April 26, 2025. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe access to the Lafarge Whitefish River Terminal on La Cloche Peninsula, Ontario.
Unconstitutional legislation preventing lost Canadians from gaining citizenship remains on the books. On April 22, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline to Nov 20, 2025 for the federal government to amend the Citizenship Act’s first generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen […]
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On April 23, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized.at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution.
The Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, concluded his participation in the meetings of the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, this week in Washington, D.C.
Life in Canada may bring many new experiences and challenges, including managing day-to-day expenses. As you adjust to the Canadian lifestyle, finding ways to manage expenses and save your money may help you feel more comfortable and in better control. From everyday banking to household costs, small choices may add up over time. Here are […]
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The lockdown put in place at Matsqui Institution on April 14, 2025, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across Newfoundland and Labrador are now open for the 2025 season.
On April 16, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized on the perimeter of Fraser Valley Institution, a multi-level federal institution.
Approval of the Bouchard Class Action Settlement
Immigration has emerged as a hot-button issue in Canadian federal politics. Both the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party have released their 2025 election platforms, detailing their policies on several issues, including immigration. In the past, party leaders Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre have been vocal about immigration policies they would spearhead as the next […]
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Following a meeting of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors hosted by Canada, as part of its G7 presidency, the Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, will hold a virtual callback and take questions from the media.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Sivaco Wire Group 2004 L.P, of Marieville, Quebec and ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada G.P., of Contrecoeur, Quebec, that they have suffered injury as a result of the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, the Republic of India, the Italian Republic, the Federation of Malaysia, the Portuguese Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of a dumping investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).