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Government provides crucial support to the Ekati Diamond Mine amid trade uncertainty, protects Northern workers and local communities in the Northwest Territories

Tariffs coupled with low global diamond prices, inflationary pressures, and sustained supply chain bottlenecks are proving a challenge to navigate. That’s why the government is responding with a loan to support the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories.

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Non-permanent residents and homeownership in Canada: What new StatCan data shows

A new report from Statistics Canada suggests that non-permanent residents (NPRs) play a far smaller role in Canada’s housing market than public perception might suggest, despite ongoing debates around immigration levels and housing affordability. According to the report (released on December 11, 2025), less than 1% of all homeowners in Canada were NPRs at the […]

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Government of Canada announces close to $5 million to accelerate community, business and economic growth in Temiskaming Shores and across Northern Ontario

Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced FedNor funding totalling $4,929,180 for six community and business growth initiatives that will benefit Temiskaming Shores and communities throughout Northern Ontario. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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FedNor invests $4,929,180 to support economic development, mining, manufacturing and business growth in Northern Ontario

Today, Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, announced Government of Canada investments totalling $4,929,180 for six projects that will accelerate economic and business growth in Temiskaming Shores and communities across Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.

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LinkedIn vs Express Entry profile: Could online resumes trigger misrepresentation concerns?

Publicly visible information on your LinkedIn profile can be reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and has the potential to affect the final decision on your Express Entry application. As a practical measure, ensure your LinkedIn profile is accurate, current, and consistent with the information submitted in your Express Entry profile, as this […]

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Government announces next steps toward made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines

The Government of Canada is committed to mobilizing public and private capital to promote investment in sustainability, as part of the transition to net-zero. Budget 2025 reconfirmed the government’s support for the arm’s-length development of made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines, also known as a taxonomy, and committed to the selection of an external organization to lead it by the end of the year.

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Express Entry competition eases as over 4,000 top-scoring profiles leave the pool

Competition has finally begun to ease in the Express Entry pool, in the face of large draws and consistent candidate selections. Over the last month, the number of top-scoring profiles (501 – 1200) has dropped by 4,928 profiles, down 18.2% from a high of 27,110 profiles just one month ago. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]

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IRCC’s backlog exceeds one million, Express Entry backlog swells

Canada’s immigration backlog has topped one million applications, and the proportion of backlogged Express Entry applications has grown by 29% relative to the preceding month. The study permit backlog decreased for the first time since July 2025. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the latest numbers for the month of October on its website […]

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Canada’s population contracts, driven by cuts to temporary resident programs

Canada’s population declined in the third quarter of 2025, according to newly-released preliminary estimates by Statistics Canada. Between July 1 and October 1, 2025, Canada’s population decreased by 76,068 (-0.2%). This is the first time Statistics Canada’s quarterly population estimates have shown a population decrease in 2025. Angus Reid wants your opinion Statistics Canada notes […]

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