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Canada strengthens support and commitments following 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new commitments in support of UN peace operations following the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) meeting hosted by Germany in Berlin.

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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How to Use Your Credential Evaluation to Support Your Job Search

Navigating the job market in Canada with an international degree can be challenging when employers don’t fully understand the value of your education. One way to navigate this difficulty is to obtain a credential evaluation from a provider such as World Education Services (WES). According to Statistic Canada, 1 in 5 immigrants with a university […]

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The top summer jobs for international students in Canada

International students in Canada have a variety of choices when it comes to work options in the country—many of which can pay quite well. Furthermore, most study permits provide holders with legal authorization to work in most industries for most employers in Canada—subject to the limit of 24 hours per week for off-campus work while […]

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Who can apply for a work permit from within Canada?

Foreign nationals typically must apply for work permits from outside Canada. Certain individuals, however, may apply from within the country—provided they fall into one of the situations outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm There are nine scenarios in which IRCC allows […]

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Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program now accepting applications

Today, the third edition of the Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship opened for applications for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. The scholarship program was created to honour the 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents who were among the 176 people killed in the unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 by the Iranian regime on January 8, 2020. Among those victims were brilliant minds and dedicated students who made significant contributions to Canadian educational institutions.

Categories: Global Affairs Canada
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Statement from the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson congratulating the new Minister of Finance and National Revenue

I would like to congratulate the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, on his added responsibilities in Cabinet.I look forward to working with Mr. Champagne to improve services at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA has the dual responsibility of administering tax legislation and distributing benefit payments to those who need them most. I trust that he will give both aspects of this role the attention they require.

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Minister of Finance to Co-Host G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff

As part of Canada’s G7 Presidency, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, will co-host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, from May 20 to 22. They will be joined by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the G7 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States) and the European Union.