Stellat’en First Nation filmmaker Lyana Patrick’s feature doc Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again will be making its world premiere in her home base of Vancouver in the DOXA Documentary Film Festival’s Justice Forum.

Returning snowbirds are reminded of tariffs on certain U.S. goods

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has raised application fees for their worker streams to $1,500. The new fees were announced on April 1, 2025. Prior to this change, the fee was $840. Only those who submit an application or request on or after April 1 will be required to pay this new fee. Assess […]

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Decision by the Commission to authorize Ontario Power Generation Inc. to construct 1 BWRX-300 reactor at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site

Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to issue a power reactor construction licence to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to construct 1 General Electric Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor at its Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) site in Clarington, Ontario.

On April 1, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced that three businesses have pleaded guilty and have been fined following a joint investigation into illegal business practices related to the employment of foreign nationals.

Virginia Tangvald’s documentary Les enfants du large (Ghosts of the Sea), a family investigation shot all over the world, opens in Quebec theatres on May 9. The theatrical release will follow the film’s festival tour, first in Quebec and then in Toronto at the prestigious Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, in the Canadian Spectrum Competition. The filmmaker will be attending several screenings of her documentary on the tour.

Preparing your documents in advance can help you meet the 60-day deadline to respond with your application for permanent residence after you receive an invitation to apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system. There are many documents necessary to respond to an ITA, many of which require additional costs and vetting to obtain. See your […]

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Are you a newcomer to Canada looking for employment?  If so, TD and CanadaVisa’s webinar may be of interest: Job Searching in Canada: Practical Tips for Newcomers. Starting a new life in Canada may feel overwhelming, especially when you are also looking for employment. Here’s a chance to gain knowledge on how to prepare for […]

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A CBSA investigation leads to criminal charges for importation and possession of prohibited weapons and files

On March 27, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Search and Rescue stations in Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Kegaska, Québec City, Rivière-au-Renard and Tadoussac have now resumed operations.

Many investors may not realize that distributions from some holdings in their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are subject to withholding taxes, costing them potentially thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes over their lifetimes. Fortunately, you can avoid some of these hidden withholding taxes by planning which positions to hold in your TFSA, versus which to […]

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An official Government of Canada delegation will participate in a series of events to commemorate the Liberation of the Netherlands and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The delegation will include Second World War Veterans, including some who participated in the Liberation of the Netherlands, representatives from Veterans organizations, and Veterans Affairs Canada officials. A contingent of the Canadian Armed Forces, including units involved in the Liberation of the Netherlands, will also participate in ceremonies and events.

That makes groups like CITA and ITPA all the more important. Together, you provide a voice before bodies like the CRTC, and ensure Canada’s independent telecommunications providers continue to take your seat at the policy and regulatory tables.

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists can now qualify for category-based draws, giving these professionals a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major changes to Express Entry categories. Check your eligibility for category-based draws In addition to creating a […]

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You’ll have to wait until next year to submit an online application for permanent residency through Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care (HCWP:CC). See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The HCWP:CC reached its cap on online applications the afternoon of March 31, 2025, the same day it first […]

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Foreign nationals can no longer submit online applications for permanent residency under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support (HCWP:HS). See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot The HCWP:HS hit its cap at around 2:25pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 31, 2025, the same day on which it first […]

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Canada’s Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP) are accepting applications as of 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 31 March, 2025. Foreign nationals wishing to gain permanent residence (PR) through these pathways may begin submitting applications at this time. See if you’re eligible for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot This year, Immigration, Refugees […]

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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that she will be travelling to Brussels, Belgium, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from April 3 to 4, 2025.

Today, the CBSA announced the interception and seizure of a combined 148.8 kilograms of methamphetamine, representing an estimated street value of $500,000, in six separate occasions at Vancouver International Airport.

Today, Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, issued the following statement

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, who is responsible for the Department for Women and Gender Equality, issued the following statement on the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Government of Canada representatives from the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force will provide a technical briefing to media