Alberta extended the $15/day childcare agreement until 2027
Alberta and Canada have extended their childcare agreement: $15/day for licensed programs will remain in effect until March 31, 2027. We explain what this means for parents and what to check.
IRCC has updated the PGWP rules — what graduates need to know
IRCC updated the PGWP instructions on December 11, 2025: the 180-day rule and the requirement for a valid study permit, language requirements and eligible field of study, an exception for applications submitted before November 1, 2024, clarification of full-time and final session.
Petition to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith approved
Elections Alberta has registered a petition to recall Danielle Smith: deadlines for collecting signatures, a threshold of 12,070, and how recalls work in Alberta.
Edmonton (YEG) and Calgary (YYC) airports launch new CT scanners
YEG and YYC are rolling out new CT scanners at security checkpoints. Passengers won't need to take out their laptops and liquids, and lines should get shorter.
Public transport fares to increase in Calgary from 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Calgary Transit fares will increase in Calgary: single tickets, passes, and discount programs will become more expensive. What exactly will change?
Over 28,000 new jobs were created in Alberta last month
In November 2025, Alberta created more than 28,000 new jobs — more than half of Canada's employment growth. Causes, consequences, trends.
Winter events in Calgary: December guide
Ukrainian events in Calgary in December: movies, Christmas concerts, a fair, The Nutcracker, a holiday train, and the Coca-Cola Truck. A program for the whole family.
Canada opens new pathway to permanent residency (PR) for doctors
Learn about the new Express Entry category for internationally trained physicians: requirements, Canadian experience, expedited processing, and government quotas.
Canadian airline Air Transat suspends flights after pilots' union announces strike
Air Transat is gradually suspending flights on December 8–9 following a 72-hour strike notice from ALPA pilots. Terms of the dispute, salaries, and implications for passengers.
Canada will be the first non-European country to join the SAFE program
Canada will become the first non-European country to participate in the EU SAFE program, which will strengthen its defense capabilities, open up new contracts for the defense industry, and expand access to modern weapons.
New EB-2 NIW visa will be available for Canadian trade workers to move to the US
A myth about a “new EB-2 NIW visa” for skilled workers is spreading on Canadian social media. Let's take a look at what the official USCIS rules actually say and what they don't say.
Canada allocates an additional $235 million to assist Ukraine
Canada announced in Brussels an additional $235 million in aid to Ukraine: $200 million for defense capabilities through NATO and $35 million for a Comprehensive Support Package.