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Minister of National Defence to visit 8 Wing Trenton

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit 8 Wing Trenton alongside Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, strengthening Canada’s operational reach at home and abroad.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald to attend the Calgary Stampede

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will travel to Alberta next week to attend the Calgary Stampede and meet with key stakeholders from the agriculture and agri-food industry. Alberta is crucial to Canada’s agricultural sector, accounting for more than a quarter of farm revenues – the highest in the country.

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2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), whom they affect, and the implications of each change. […]

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Canada to increase financial support requirements for international students

Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a family of one, the minimum amount of funds required—on top of first year’s tuition and travel costs—will increase to $22,895, […]

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Non-taxability of Canada Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses

In provinces where the fuel charge applied, a portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution is returned to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, an automatic, refundable tax credit provided directly to eligible businesses. Corporations do not have to apply for the tax credit; the payment amounts are automatically determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with the Manitoba Government to conduct an aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz

The Government of Canada is conserving nature and biodiversity and protecting our freshwater, including by combatting aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS pose a serious threat to Canada’s freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These species reproduce rapidly, disrupt native habitats, damage water intake systems, and lead to costly impacts for industries and local communities.

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How a Good Credit Score May Help Newcomers in Canada

Welcome to Canada! As you settle into your new home, one of the first financial steps you may want to take is to start building a credit history. Think of your credit score as a way for Canadian lenders, landlords, and service providers to get an idea of what your creditworthiness may be. For them, […]

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