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 […]
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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 […]
Canada tightens rules on chemicals used to produce fentanyl and meth
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has changed its rules for chemicals and equipment that can be used to make illegal drugs such as fentanyl […]