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The federal government reaffirms support to address Gender-based Violence

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.

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The new pathways to permanent residence coming to Canada in 2026

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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Expanded air transport agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to allow more passenger and cargo flights

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, announced that Canada has expanded its air transport agreements with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Haitians at risk of US deportations have an opportunity in Canada’s merit-based immigration system

Over 350,000 Haitian nationals residing legally in the US may be facing deportation come February 2026. Immigrating to Canada through the points-based Express Entry system may be a viable option for many US Haitian residents who possess skilled work experience. With the Canadian government prioritizing Francophone immigration, French-speaking Haitians have an added advantage under Express […]

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Government of Canada undertakes inspection blitz to crack down on driver misclassification in trucking

Canada’s economy depends on strong trade and reliable exchange, and Canada’s truckers are at the heart of that connection. As supply chains adapt to new challenges and opportunities, it is more important than ever to recognize and empower the workers who keep our economy moving safely and efficiently across the country.

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Open study permits available to family members of international students and foreign workers

Accompanying family members of foreign workers and international students can receive special study permits that are not tied to a single Designated Learning Institution (DLI), authorizing these individuals to attend any school of their choice Provided that they meet certain conditions, these spouses and common-law partners can access study permits that are Provincial Attestation Letter […]

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How international students in Canada can earn money on-campus, off-campus, or remotely

International students in Canada looking to make some extra spending money may want to consider a side hustle, such as food delivery or website design. If your study permit conditions allow for it and you meet eligibility criteria, you can engage in a side hustle without needing to get a work permit. When pursuing a […]

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Ontario set to launch new pathways to permanent residence

Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residence through nomination by the Ontario government may soon have new pathways available to them. As a first step, Ontario’s Immigration Minister David Piccini plans to create a new talent stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), which he said would “recognize excellence” by providing a route to provincial […]

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Government of Canada to boost aerial firefighting capacity to protect communities from wildfires

Members of the media are invited to join Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for a press conference to highlight investment to lease aircraft that will bolster provincial and territorial aerial firefighting capacity and protect Canadians from increasingly severe wildfires.

Categories: Public Safety Canada
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IRCC invites 6,000 Express Entry candidates with second lowest CRS cut-off in 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 408; and Created an […]

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Trilateral Summit Brings Leaders Together to Combat Extortion and Organized Crime

The Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia are taking decisive steps to address the growing threat of extortion targeting individuals and businesses in our communities. These crimes — often carried out using threats and intimidation through social media — can escalate to violence and are frequently linked to organized crime.

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