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Ontario to remove interprovincial barriers for regulated professions

This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become authorized to work in Ontario in as little as 10 days’ time. Under current regulations, […]

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Manitoba invites over 3,000 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

This week, Manitoba conducted another round of newcomer selections, issuing thousands of skilled workers and graduates invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited under the program’s International Education Stream, Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, and Skilled Worker Overseas pathway through targeted strategic recruitment initiatives. Assess […]

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Media Advisory: Meeting of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum on Housing in Vancouver

Members of the media are invited to attend a media availability with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Bernadette Smith, Manitoba’s Minister of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness.

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Invitation to media – Carlos Leitão touring Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region

Carlos Leitão, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED, will visit the Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean region from September 7 to 9, 2025. On behalf of Minister Joly, he will take the opportunity during his time there to meet with stakeholders and announce funding for organizations and businesses in various sectors.

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Backgrounder: Investing across Canada to build safe and strong communities 

The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 23 recipients across Yukon in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

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Backgrounder: Investing in Newfoundland and Labrador to build safe and strong communities

The Government of Canada is providing more than $33.4 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 275 recipients across Newfoundland and Labrador in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

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Government of Canada investing over $375,000 in research and innovation in Northwestern Ontario

Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, today announced a FedNor investment of $377,745 in Confederation College. The investment will support their office of Applied Research and Innovation. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North.

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Are you eligible to get a Canadian passport?

If your parent or grandparent was a Canadian citizen, then it is quite likely that you have citizenship by descent—even if you were born outside Canada. If you do have citizenship by descent, then you’ll be able to apply for a Canadian passport, but must first get your proof of citizenship. In some cases, your […]

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Express Entry: 4,500 candidates invited in third draw of the week

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 4,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with proficiency in French. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446; and Created an […]

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