The federal and Alberta governments are close to reaching a deal on industrial carbon pricing, a key policy meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under […]
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Canada unveils new measures to crack down on immigration and citizenship fraud
The federal government announced new rules Wednesday to better protect people using immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada. The changes are meant to crack down […]
Ottawa to launch $8.5B plan enabling Ontario First Nations to take back control of child welfare services
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says $8.5 billion in federal funding will start going to Ontario First Nations on May 29 to help them take […]
Prime Minister Carney appoints Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
OTTAWA — Citing a changing and uncertain world, Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general. Speaking in Ottawa, Carney […]
The federal alcohol tax increase that took effect April 1 will start showing up in stores across Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow. The tax is rising […]
Canada begins widespread cancellation of asylum claims under new legislation
Canada’s new immigration law, Bill C-12, became official on March 26, 2026. Just two to three days later, people started receiving letters from Immigration, Refugees […]
Canada enacts most significant immigration reforms in decades
Canada has passed a new law that brings major changes to its immigration system. Bill C-12 received royal assent on March 26, 2026, giving the […]
Canadians to receive new government grocery rebate soon
Eligible Canadians will soon see a new grocery rebate from the federal government. In January, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a top-up to the GST […]
Canada explores recruiting foreign nationals to strengthen its military ranks
A new program to recruit skilled workers from foreign militaries is not unusual, according to experts at the Canadian Forces College. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege […]
Federal public servants to be required back in the office at least four days a week later this year
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office rules for public servants later this year. Letters sent to federal workers say executives must be in the […]