That is why the Government of Canada is introducing two new pilots—as committed to in March 2024—to help rural and ...

“The RCIP and the FCIP are innovative ways to use targeted immigration to attract and retain skilled newcomers, ensuring long ...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot ...

Brandon has been allocated up to 180 skilled workers under the Government of Canada’s newly launched Rural Community ...

Rural and Francophone minority communities make vital contributions to Canada's economy and culture, but they frequently face unique labour market and demographic challenges as the majority of ...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have acted quicker to protect Canadian elections from outside meddling, a government ...

Facing U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing criticism of Canada's military spending, Defence Minister Bill Blair says it's ...

This comes at a time when Canada plans to lower its PR targets from 485,000 to 465,000, as outlined in the 2025 Immigration ...

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On Jan. 6 at 7:47 p.m., the National Weather Service in Los Angeles issued a red flag warning for strong winds that could create dangerous situations. Damaging winds of 50 to 80 mph were expected ...

The conflict between Israel and Hamas would pause from January 19 as a ceasefire deal was signed between them on Wednesday, bringing a possible end to a devastating 15-month conflict. The hostilities ...

Palestinians celebrate at their camp for people displaced by conflict at Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, on January 15, 2025. AFP After 15 months in intense conflict and more than 46,000 ...