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Statement from François Boileau, Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, on the extension of his term

I am honoured that my term as Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson has been extended for another two years. I am humbled that the Government of Canada and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, trust me to continue improving the service that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to the public.

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Breaking Barriers: A Guide for Internationally Educated Professionals to Thrive in Ontario’s Job Market

Many internationally educated professionals – possibly you, if you’re reading this article – have come to call Canada, and more specifically, Ontario, home in recent years. You may have arrived with dreams of building a good life for yourself and your family, one that includes safety, stability, and opportunity. But with the rising cost of […]

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IRCC’s latest processing times

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for applications for study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residence, and citizenship applications. We’ll compare the latest processing times, available as of September 10, 2025, to figures from July 23, 2025. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams Temporary residence applications Study […]

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IRCC invites more PNP candidates in most recent Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 228 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746; and Created an […]

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Federal Government Green Lights Ksi Lisims LNG Project Following Substituted Impact Assessment by British Columbia

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued her decision under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), green lighting Ksi Lisims LNG – Natural Gas Liquefaction and Marine Terminal Project to move to the next stage of seeking permits and authorizations. This decision follows a substituted impact assessment conducted by the Government of British Columbia and cooperative work with the Nisga'a Nation, in line with the goal of achieving "one project, one review" for assessments.

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Scholarships awarded to next generation of Canadian meteorologists

Earlier this year, Universities Canada, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada, launched a scholarship initiative to support students entering meteorology and atmospheric science education programs across the country. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards will provide up to 80 scholarships from 2024 to 2029, totalling $648,000.

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Education students have a path to permanent residence in Canada

Recent changes to Canada’s immigration system have given post-secondary students in the field of education a clear temporary-to-permanent residence pathway. The education field has been added to the eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), in addition to having been added to category-based selection for Express Entry. Under the new regime, an international […]

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Investment in water and wastewater infrastructure to support housing development in Montreal

The Government of Canada is using all the tools at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build housing at scale. Today, to accelerate housing construction, the Government of Canada and the City of Montreal announced a joint investment of $320 million for the infrastructure needed to support the first phase of the Namur-Hippodrome neighborhood.

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The Honourable Rechie Valdez highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country

Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender, Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes—a new federal entity that will build affordable housing at scale.

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The Honourable Joël Lightbound highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country

Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.

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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Montreal

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and Quebec Lieutenant, Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Housing, Chantal Rouleau, Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region, Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montreal, Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Mayor of the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, and the two co-chairs of GALOPH, Janie Béïque and Pierre Boivin.

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Sean Fraser highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.

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Alberta invites over 1,300 candidates in September provincial immigration draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a total of seven draws over the course of September. Invitations were extended to candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to help alleviate workforce shortages in high-demand sectors and occupations. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws Between Sept. 2 and Sept. 10, […]

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