From May 20 to 22, Canada will host the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta.
Despite recent changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, having a job offer is still valuable for anyone who wants to become a permanent resident. On March 25, 2025, the government of Canada announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive an additional 50 or 200 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having qualifying arranged […]
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Government of Canada representatives from the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force will provide a technical briefing to media.
Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs New Brunswick also held multiple provincial draws, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. Details on each province’s […]
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For the remainder of 2025, foreign nationals can no longer seek permanent residency (PR) through New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). New Brunswick has ceased to accept endorsement applications for the AIP after reaching this year’s allocation of 1,250 spaces. The program hit its cap on April 4, 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]
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On April 9, 2025, Guy Tousignant, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
On April 11, 2025 inmate Jason Draude failed to report to his work location while on an approved work release from Grierson Institution in Edmonton, Alberta.
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that the LaSalle Causeway will be fully closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians to allow for the temporary opening of the main marine navigation channel.
If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff are likely to qualify for work permit exemptions and which are likely to require work permits. Work permits can […]
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Competition Bureau advances an investigation into Express Scripts Canada’s business practices in the pharmacy sector April 11, 2025 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau
Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public of sidewalk closures on Parliament Hill due to upcoming construction work.
As a newcomer, understanding Canadian credit cards is a way to start building your financial future here. In this article, we’ll offer tips to help you use them wisely. What is a Credit Card and How Does it Work? A credit card is a financial tool that allows you to borrow money up to a […]
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For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway. As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and the most recent CRS cut-offs for CEC draws in 2025 have ranged between 521 and 542. If you don’t have […]
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The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations across New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are now open for the season.
The city of Timmins has published its list of priority occupations and sectors for two new pathways to Canadian permanent residence. Timmins is a community located in Northern Ontario. It is one of the few communities that is participating in both the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Discover […]
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Over the past few months, several provinces have transitioned to new systems for selecting nominees for permanent residence (PR). Prior to these changes, many provincial nominee programs (PNPs) had streams—typically requiring job offers—for which eligible foreign nationals could apply directly to the PNP, and if successful, would receive a provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility for […]
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, who is responsible for the Department for Women and Gender Equality, made the following statement on International Day of Pink 2025
On April 5, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband were seized within the medium security at Stony Mountain Institution.
List of vehicle products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective April 9, 2025
The Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, today confirmed that Canada’s new countermeasures announced last week in response to the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States on the Canadian auto industry will come into force at 12:01 a.m. on April 9.
April 16 is National Canadian Film Day. Of course, nfb.ca is all about Canadian films all the time, streaming free of charge. Throughout the month of April, viewers can explore three new documentaries on hard-hitting subjects, all made by women directors.
At midnight on March 31, 2025, the right of citizenship fee for adults was increased. Permanent residents who have applied—or will apply—for Canadian citizenship on or after this date will now be subject to the new fee of $119.75. Those who have submitted a complete Canadian citizenship application online before midnight on March 31, and […]
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An individual is facing 24 charges under the Criminal Code and the Customs Act after a package was intercepted containing seven prohibited weapons.
On March 31, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the medium-security unit at Drumheller Institution.
On April 2, 2025, an inmate from Pacific Insitution / Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody as a result of apparent natural causes.