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Canada invests to strengthen critical minerals supply chains in Quebec

the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Arianne Phosphate Inc. has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $735,000 through the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This funding is part of an $80.3-million investment announced by Prime Minister Carney on the margins of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit to build reliable critical minerals supply chains in Canada.

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IRCC’s updated processing times

Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. In this article, we will examine how processing times for various immigration applications have changed since September 10, 2025. Significant shifts in processing times are most evident in spousal sponsorship applications for those living in Canada and planning […]

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British Columbia PNP receives more nominations, will process waitlisted International Post-Graduate applications

British Columbia has received an increase of 1,254 nominations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and will begin processing some International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications submitted in 2024. The total nomination allocation under the BC PNP for 2025 is now 5,254—up from 4,000.  With this rise in allocations, the province has recovered approximately […]

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Government of Canada contributes to major clean energy projects in Indigenous communities in Quebec

Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $17 million in federal funding to support the 7.5-megawatt (MW) Innavik Remote Hydro Project, located in Inukjuak, and to explore the development of a 17-MW hydroelectric power plant at the site of the Matawin dam near St-Michel-des Saints, both in Quebec.

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Ontario region launches francophone pathway to permanent residence

The Superior East region in Ontario has recently unveiled its Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The Superior East region is located in Northern Ontario, along the shore of Lake Superior. It includes the communities of Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River, Hornepayne, and Manitouwadge, and surrounding First Nations. It is the last of six communities participating […]

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Number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles increases

From August 17 to September 28, the number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles rose, even as the total number of profiles in the pool fell by 3,120. The 501–600 score range increased by 1,601 profiles, and the 601–1,200 range increased by 100 profiles, making the pool more competitive. See how competitive your Express Entry profile […]

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