After more than 18 months of negotiations, Canada Post and its unionized postal workers have …
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Canada’s Tax System Requires Urgent Overhaul
Compared to other countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Canada relies heavily on personal taxation revenues. In fact, personal income taxes generally account for around 50% of the country’s total government …
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IRCC Invites Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Candidates for the Second Consecutive Week: Express Entry Updates
In an exciting development for immigration hopefuls, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category for the second week in a …
Continue readingMajor Changes to Canada Work Permit Regulations 2024 – No Cash Jobs
As of October 2024, Canada is implementing significant changes to its work permit regulations that will reshape the employment landscape for both foreign workers and employers. One of the most noteworthy updates is the elimination …
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IRCC going to Implement New Application Fees From December 1: What You Need to Know
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement increased application fees for various categories of visitor, worker, and student applications effective December 1, 2024. The changes will impact applicants seeking to extend or restore their …
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Major Changes to Canada-U.S. Border Service Hours Effective January 6, 2025
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is rolling out new service hours across 35 land ports of entry, aligning with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to boost efficiency and security. On January 6, …
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Canada’s Express Entry Update: IRCC Issues Latest ITAs with Focus on PNP Candidates
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the latest results of its Express Entry draw, inviting candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). On November 18, 2024, …
Continue readingOntario Man Wins Lottery Three Times in 11 Years: $30 Million, $1 Million, and $100K in Lottery
Vincent Charlemagne, a Thornhill resident, has proven that lightning can strike thrice when it comes to winning the lottery. After recently winning his third major lottery prize, Charlemagne’s extraordinary luck has made headlines once again. …
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IRCC Halted Student Direct Stream (SDS) Effective November 8, 2024
In a surprising turn of events, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) as of today, November 8, 2024. This means that international students hoping to pursue their …
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Western Canada Claims $70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot, Ontario Scores Big Too
In an exciting turn of events, the $70-million Lotto Max jackpot was claimed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, but not by an Ontario resident. A lucky individual from Western Canada matched all seven numbers to …
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Chelmsford Couple Hits $1 Million Jackpot with Encore Option
A Chelmsford couple, Rita and Daniel Auger, are celebrating a life-changing win after hitting the $1 million jackpot in the September 17, 2024 Lotto Max draw. The couple, who regularly play the lottery, decided to …
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