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Canada invests in conserving 45,000 hectares of forest in the Kootenays to safeguard nature and climate

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that the Government of Canada is partnering with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and other public and private partners to protect vital Rocky Mountain landscapes in southeastern British Columbia.

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These are the types of candidates IRCC is focusing on in 2026

Candidates with experience in sectors such as healthcare and research may be better positioned under Canada’s immigration system in 2026. Throughout 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced and expanded several initiatives that offer insight into the types of economic immigrants the federal government is prioritizing. These developments point to a continued emphasis on […]

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Government of Canada delivers on Climate Competitiveness Strategy commitment to lower methane emissions from major sources

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced final regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills across Canada, marking a major step forward in driving down emissions and building a strong economy.

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Government of Canada invests $650,000 to support a major renewal of Science North

Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, today announced that FedNor is investing $650,000 to support Woven by Water, a project that will renew more than 20 percent of the third floor at Science North in Sudbury. 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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Low CRS score? Here’s how going back to school can give you a boost

Express Entry candidates who have only attained a college certificate or bachelor’s degree—and whose CRS score is too low for current Express Entry draws—can find a significant boost to their CRS points by adding another degree to their profile. In some cases, the CRS gain by adding another credential can be as much as 50 […]

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Canadian Coast Guard Issues Penalty for a Hazardous Vessel

On October 9, 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard exercised its authority under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to issue an Administrative Monetary Penalty to the owner of a vessel located in Seal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador. The owner of the vessel, Colette, a 32-foot power boat, failed to comply with a direction issued under the Act following the determination that the vessel poses a hazard to the marine environment and public safety.

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Federal government invests in new fire and emergency services centre in Lytton

The Government of Canada is committed to constructing net-zero, fire-resistant public spaces as part of rebuilding the Village of Lytton. As part of this commitment, a fire and emergency services centre will be built following an investment of more than $23.1 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

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Government of Canada implements Buy Canadian Policy to strengthen Canada’s economy and support homegrown industries

The Government of Canada is implementing the new Buy Canadian Policy, which fundamentally changes how the federal government purchases goods and services. This policy makes Canada its own best customer by strengthening domestic industries, supporting Canadian workers, and building a more resilient and diversified economy in a rapidly changing global trade environment.