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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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Canada installs 157 new electric vehicle chargers for Atlantic Canadians

Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). These investments will make it easier for people and businesses in Atlantic Canada to switch to EVs by building chargers where Canadians live, work, and travel.

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Backgrounder: Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities

The Government of Canada is providing more than $50 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 78 recipients across New Brunswick in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.