No longer the “51st state”? Trump has assured that he will not invade Canada
Donald Trump stated that he does not consider Canada's annexation to the United States to be a realistic possibility and has effectively abandoned the idea of making it the 51st state.
In Calgary, 163 traffic accidents occurred over a 12-hour period during a spring snowstorm
In Calgary, 163 traffic accidents were reported over a 12-hour period due to spring snowfall, fog, and freezing rain. Police are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution.
One in four Canadians supports joining the EU
A new poll has shown that 25% of Canadians support joining the EU, while 58% believe the idea is worth serious consideration.
The Province of Alberta has introduced a new fee for submitting a “Worker Expression of Interest” application
Find out how AAIP introduced a new $135 fee for submitting a Worker Expression of Interest, when it took effect, and how this will impact immigration planning in Alberta.
The Passport Service in Toronto has launched a service for forwarding previously issued documents
Find out how to obtain a previously issued passport through the document forwarding service at the Passport Office in Toronto, and what you need to do so.
Enough signatures have been collected in Alberta for a referendum on independence
Separatists in Alberta have announced that they have collected enough signatures for an independence referendum. The petition still needs to be verified, and Danielle Smith is ready to initiate the process once it has been verified.
Canada has introduced special benefits for victims of natural disasters
IRCC has introduced special measures for victims of natural disasters in Canada. Here’s who is eligible for the new benefits, which documents can be replaced, how to apply, and what the current deadlines are.
Canada has allocated nearly $40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Canada has announced the allocation of 51.1 million Canadian dollars in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The funds will be directed toward medical care, food, housing, support for veterans, and the development of inclusive public services.
IRCC has clarified the rules for renewing work permits for Ukrainians in Canada
IRCC has launched a new temporary public policy to extend open work permits for Ukrainians in Canada for up to three years. Here’s who is eligible to apply, the key dates, and the restrictions.
Alberta is tightening controls on temporary foreign workers
Alberta wants to tighten oversight of employers, recruiters, and consultants who work with temporary foreign workers. Here’s what Bill 26 entails and how it might change things.
IRCC is screening students: what Ukrainians need to know
IRCC has begun conducting random checks to ensure international students are complying with the terms of their study permits. We explain what these letters mean, who they apply to, and why this is important for Ukrainians in Canada.
Canada has extended certain rules regarding work permits for Ukrainians: what has changed
IRCC has extended certain temporary measures for Ukrainians in Canada: who is eligible to apply for a work permit extension, what the deadlines are, and what has changed as of April 1, 2026.