Statement from the Commissioner of Competition - Matthew Boswell, the Commissioner of Competition, has announced that he will end his term on December 17, 2025.
The primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) code you use for your Express Entry profile can significantly impact whether you get Canadian permanent residence (PR). Not only can your primary NOC determine your eligibility for certain Express Entry programs, but it also impacts your visibility as a suitable candidate for enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. […]
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Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, David Billedeau, President and CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA), and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of more than $1.25M to explore hydrogen fueling options for public transit agencies within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas (GTHA).
If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, planning ahead can have a big impact on your chances of success. The Express Entry pool is competitive: the government sends invitations to apply (ITAs) for PR only to the candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores who qualify for each draw. See […]
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On November 28, the NSPNP announced that they would be introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) model* to their intake—following in the footsteps of almost all other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). According to the province’s website, “all submissions to Nova Scotia’s immigration programs — regardless of when they were submitted — are [now] considered […]
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Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty announced he is seeking candidates to join the national External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism, which was one of the recommendations in the National Apology Advisory Committee (NAAC) Report.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated an expiry review of its order made on December 30, 2020, in expiry review RR-2019-006, to determine if the expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of oil country tubular goods, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine and Vietnam, and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.
December 1, 2025 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media call-back by teleconference from Brussels, Belgium, on the sidelines of the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
From December 8 to 11 2025, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold the second part of a public hearing to consider the Wheeler River mine and mill project proposed by Denison Mines Corporation. The proposed project would be located in northern Saskatchewan.
This evening, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red from sunset to 1:00 a.m. for World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.
In keeping with this commitment, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the appointment of Chantal Frappier, Marjolaine Giasson, Sandra L. Hanington, Maureen C. Jensen and Andrew D. Mutch to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada, effective November 27, 2025.
Biographical Notes – Sandra L. Hanington
Biographical Notes – Marjolaine Giasson
Biographical Notes – Chantal Frappier
Mr. Andrew D. Mutch currently serves as the President of Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., where he is responsible for ensuring the long-term sustainability and operational excellence of the Canadian operations. Throughout his tenure at Michelin, Mr. Mutch has held several key positions, including Plant Manager of the Michelin Bridgewater Plant and Pictou Tire Operations in Nova Scotia, Director of Strategy and Performance Improvement at Michelin North America in Greenville, South Carolina, and Director of Human Resources at Michelin Canada.
Ms. Maureen Jensen has been a leader in the investment industry and securities regulation for more than 20 years and is currently a Director of Franco-Nevada Corporation, a public governor of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) – a private, non-governmental organization in the United States that acts as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) and is the Chair of the Board of Directors at Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI). She also sits on the Capital Markets Institute Advisory Committee at the Rotman School of Business.
The City of Quinte West is extending the Waterfront Trail after a federal investment of $2.1 million from the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and a municipal contribution of $1.5 million.
Manitoba is expanding emergency response capacity and community resilience
This PrairiesCan investment through the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program will support the third and final phase of SJA’s expansion
The Government of Canada is building one strong Canadian economy. To do so, Canada needs skilled trades workers to develop major infrastructure and build millions more homes. That means the newest generation of builders must get proper training.
Wildfires in Canada are becoming more severe and are having lasting impacts on the lives of Canadians. Protecting our communities from these devastating wildfires requires bold approaches and committed, coordinated action from all levels of government.
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Kristina Tesser Derksen, Member of Parliament for Milton East—Halton Hills South, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to ending gender-based violence.
Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous Services on World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week
Canada is set to introduce several new pathways to permanent residence (PR) in the upcoming year. In 2026, the federal government will prioritize in-Canada applicants through various pathways and programs that aim to transition temporary residents into permanent residents. Moreover, 2026 will see the reopening of intake periods for some pathways and immigration streams that […]
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The CBSA launches consultations on International-to-International Transit through Canadian airports