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Refused applicants will now get more transparency from IRCC

Some applicants facing refusals of their applications to work, study, or visit Canada can now expect more detail about the decision—directly from the reviewing officer. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already begun including these new “officer decision notes” along with refusal letters for certain applicants, as of 29 July 2025. Currently, these refusal […]

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Big River First Nation and Canada reach agricultural benefits settlement agreement

Today, Chief Jonathan Bear of Big River First Nation and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement resolving the Nation's longstanding claims related to past treaty entitlements, including agricultural benefits, also known as a Cows and Plows settlement.

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Sending Money Abroad Made Easy: Discover TD Global Transfer™

As you settle in Canada as a newcomer, you may need to send money abroad. This often includes supporting loved ones or managing other financial needs. International transfers offer a reliable and secure way to send money from Canada to other countries. With TD Global Transfer™ you can now send money to international destinations with no […]

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Government increases financial requirements to host parents and grandparents in Canada

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to have their parents and/or grandparents visit them on a super visa will now have to meet higher income requirements. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm As of 29 July, hosts under the super visa program must meet the following minimum […]

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Investing in Accessible On-Demand Transit Across Grey and Bruce Counties

Residents will benefit from improved accessible transportation services and transit system efficiency after a combined investment of more than $1.4 million from the federal government, Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (S.M.A.R.T) a not-for profit organization which provides day-to-day transportation to the residents of Bruce and Grey counties for residents who have a disability.

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How long will I be able to work on an LMIA-based work permit through the TFWP?

The validity period on your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) does not dictate how long you can work for in Canada. The length of time you can stay and work in Canada is determined by the validity period of your LMIA-based work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This work period on […]

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Biographical notes

Louis-Martin Aumais (LLB, University of Montréal, 1996; LLM, University of Cambridge, 1999) began his public service career in 1997 as law clerk to Justice Charles D. Gonthier of the Supreme Court of Canada. He has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1997.

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Backgrounder: Canada Drives Emissions Reductions From Commercial Transportation Fleets

On July 30, 2025, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $21 million for nine research, development and demonstration projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Canada’s transportation sector.