Friday, May 13, 2022
This initiative builds on the Ukraine2Canada travel fund, which will help bring a minimum of 10,000 Ukrainians into the country.
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Express Entry is an online immigration application system for Skilled Workers.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Minister Sean Fraser announced several measures to be taken to address Canada’s labour shortage on April 22, 2022.
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
The latest Express Entry Draw took place on March 30, 2022. The total number of applicants in the pool was 198,000.
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Friday, April 08, 2022
On April 6, 2022 the Global Task Force on Refugee Mobility was launched and Canada was named the inaugural chair.
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Effective April 30, 2022, the IRCC is increasing fees on permanent residence applications, which includes economic, permit holder, family, and humanitarian classes.
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Friday, April 01, 2022
Highly educated and experienced immigrant women are finding themselves un-hireable in the Canadian labour market landscape.
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Canada has now welcomed 9,560 Afghan immigrants into the country, many of which need help finding meaningful employment in their new country of residence.
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
In Canada, March is Fraud prevention Month. Fraud takes on many forms in many industries, immigration being among them.
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Much like the IRCC, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is prioritizing Ukrainian files that have been pending as of March 1, 2022.
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Friday, March 04, 2022
The Canadian Government is working to support and aid Ukrainian displaced peoples as the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold.
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Tuesday, March 01, 2022
2 client experience-based surveys will be conducted through IRCC & Government of Canada in order for both groups to gain feedback on client-relations & learn how to serve clients better.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Did you become a permanent resident of Canada in the years 2015, 2017, or 2019 and are 18 years of age or older?
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
As of February 18, 2022, study permit applications that were received on or after June 1, 2014 must have a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
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Friday, February 18, 2022
The 2021 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration has been made available to the public.
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
The latest express entry draw took place on February 16, 2022, inviting a total of 1082 applicants.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The Canadian economy heavily relies on immigrants and their skills.
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Since pledging to resettle 20,000 Afghan nationals in August of 2021, Canada has upped this number, pledging to accept 40,000 as soon as possible, & has already accepted 7,550 as of February 11, 2022
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Monday, February 14, 2022
Black History Month is celebrated every February in Canada. This month's theme is "February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day."
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Tuesday, February 08, 2022
The latest express entry draw took place on February 2, 2022.
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Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Effective February 1, 2022, a regulatory amendment has changed the requirements for NOC 7511 (transport truck drivers) approvals put forth by employers.
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Canada’s economy relies on immigration. However, the pandemic has slowed processing times and frustrated clients who have been waiting for longer than they anticipated.
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Friday, January 28, 2022
There have been program and policy changes to the Entry/Exit Program.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP) updates: mandatory use of portal for refugee claims effective immediately
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
On January 24, 2022, the IRCC announced expanding their use of advanced data analytics into aiding IRCC officers with processing and sorting temporary resident visas (TRVs).
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
The latest express entry draw took place on January 19, 2022.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
On January 19th, 2022, Minister Sean Fraser announced the arrival of over 200 Afghan Refugees in Vancouver, BC, bringing Canada’s number of accepted Afghan refugees to 7,000.
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Monday, January 17, 2022
Travel restrictions continue to be part of Canada’s effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
An open work permit gives a person the ability to work for any employer over the course of a specific period of time.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The latest express entry draw took place on January 5th, 2022.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
On November 24, 613 new candidates were invited by the government to apply for permanent residence using the Express Entry system.
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Minister marks International Migrants Day; highlights positive contributions of migrants and global social media campaign, It Takes a Community.
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Monday, December 20, 2021
Canada’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., recently sent mandate letters to all cabinet ministers.
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
International Migrants Day is a day when nations worldwide mark the efforts, and the many contributions, migrants make to our society.
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Friday, December 10, 2021
The Government of Canada has issued updated border measures and additional requirements in response to the Omicron variant.
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Friday, December 03, 2021
The WES Gateway Program helps displaced individuals who are now in Canada prove their academic credentials.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) opened on November 23, 2021.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance for students working on campus. The guidelines define student eligibility and on-campus work definitions.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #209 included eligible candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program and took place on November 10.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a program delivery update regarding immigration medical examinations.
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Tuesday, November 09, 2021
The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P., Minister of IRCC, marked beginning of National Francophone Immigration Week with a statement recognizing the significance of Francophone immigration to Canada
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Friday, November 05, 2021
More than 50 communities in BC will participate in the second phase of a regional pilot program designed to attract entrepreneurs who can assist with meeting regional economic development needs.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been released. Draw #207 included eligible candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program and took place on October 13, 2021.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
American officials have announced a plan to re-open the land border to fully vaccinated Canadians next month.
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Thursday, October 07, 2021
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is launching IELTS Online, a secure at-home language test, in 2022.
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Tuesday, October 05, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has finished sending invitations to apply to prospective sponsors for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).
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Friday, September 24, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun issuing invitations to apply to potential parents and grandparents’ sponsors who indicated their interest last fall.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Canada is set to allow direct flights from India for the first time since the spring.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Canadians from across the country headed to the polls on September 20 to vote in Canada’s 44th federal election.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #205 included eligible candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program and took place on September 15.
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Wednesday, September 01, 2021
Canada has reached an agreement with the United States to resettle up to 5,000 Afghan refugees who were evacuated last month by the United States.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Canadian government is recommending Canadians avoid all travel to Afghanistan.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #202 included eligible candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and took place on August 19, 2021.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a program delivery update for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
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Thursday, August 12, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new website tool on August 11 as part of its digitization process to allow applicants to apply for Canadian citizenship online.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, has announced that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants will open on Nov 23
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
IRCC has announced a new PR Online Application Portal that will allow authorized representatives, such as immigration and citizenship consultants, to submit online PR applications for their clients.
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Thursday, August 05, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #199 included eligible candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program and took place on August 4, 2021.
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Tuesday, August 03, 2021
The Refugee Olympic Team has been a celebrated addition to international sports competition.
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Thursday, July 29, 2021
FMRI met to discuss the country’s economic recovery and the special measures taken during the pandemic to ensure Canada’s immigration system was able to address the challenges of the moment.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) students who graduate outside of Canada due to COVID-19.
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Government officials, including Minister Mendicino, announce a new resettlement program for Afghans who assisted the Canadian mission.
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Thursday, July 22, 2021
After a transition period of one year, a new language requirement for Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ) applicants takes effect as of July 22, 2021.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced details for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) intake.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Canadian government has issued a timeline for its plan to ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers.
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Friday, July 16, 2021
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of IRCC, has announced one of the world’s first dedicated refugee streams to offer a permanent pathway to persecuted human rights defenders.
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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its first report on settlement service outcomes.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC is allowing qualifying individuals to confirm their permanent resident (PR) status using a new and secure online portal.
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Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the French instructions for “Study permit: Making an application”. The update corrected two translation errors.
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Tuesday, July 06, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of funds requirements for skilled immigrants invited to apply through the Express Entry system.
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Monday, July 05, 2021
Choosing to begin your immigration or citizenship journey can be an overwhelming activity. Hiring a representative to assist you with this process can provide peace of mind when applying.
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Monday, July 05, 2021
Some fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from certain travel regulations when entering Canada, provided they meet all other entry eligibility requirements.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a temporary public policy that frees some low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from completing additional immigration medical exams.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the length of time Express Entry candidates have to send their application after receiving an invitation to apply.
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Monday, June 28, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has restructured its general guidelines for greater clarity regarding the economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada for LMIA exemption code C10
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
PM Justin Trudeau issued statements to mark la Fête nationale du Québec & Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day that celebrated the numerous ways Quebecers have contributed to Canada’s inclusive and diverse nation.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued updated instructions for International Experience Canada (IEC). The update was made to reflect a new Youth Mobility Agreement (YMA).
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nations with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) can start travelling to Canada as of June 21, 2021.
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Monday, June 21, 2021
In anticipation of World Refugee Day, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced three new measures designed to help and support refugees on Jun 18.
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Monday, June 14, 2021
Minister Mendicino remarked that this “change means that Indigenous peoples can proudly reclaim their name, dismantling the legacy of colonialism and reflecting their true identity to the world.”
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Friday, June 11, 2021
On June 8, Canada’s Senate adopted Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's call to action number 94).
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Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Last fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced several measures to assist more Hong Kong residents immigrate to Canada, including new permanent residence (PR) streams.
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Friday, June 04, 2021
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, believes the startup visa is key to Canada’s economic recovery.
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Wednesday, June 02, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #190 included eligible candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and took place on May 31, 2021.
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Monday, May 31, 2021
IRCC has posted updated guidance regarding the eligibility criteria for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec as part of the International Mobility Program.
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Friday, May 28, 2021
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has publicly shared the guidance used by IRCC staff to assess applications.
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Express Entry Draw #189 took place on May 26, 2021. Candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program were eligible for this round of invitations.
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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Toronto is celebrating its 7th annual Newcomer Day to welcome and commemorate all newcomers with a variety of programming and events from May 24-28, 2021.
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship marked the beginning of Citizenship Week with a statement celebrating the shared values of Canadians:
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Monday, May 17, 2021
(IRCC) has introduced a new public policy for families of the victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 air disasters.
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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Speaking to the Canadian Club of Ottawa, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, described key immigration spending originally shared in April’s budget
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
This May, all Canadian households will complete the 2021 Census. Canada conducts a census every five years.
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has issued a program delivery update regarding terminology used in the instructional guide “Study permits: Students destined to Quebec”.
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Thursday, May 06, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is marking Asian Heritage Month in May with a theme of “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve”.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reminding the public that the intake for the new PR streams for essential temporary workers and recent international graduates opens on May 6.
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Monday, May 03, 2021
The latest Express Entry draw results have been posted. Draw #185 included eligible candidates from the Canadian Experience Class and took place on April 29, 2021.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
IRCC has clarified the language requirements for the recently announced permanent residency (PR) pathway for essential temporary workers and recent international graduates of Canadian institutions.
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Friday, April 23, 2021
The federal government has implemented new temporary measures for air travelers from India and Pakistan. These measures took effect on April 22, 2021 at 23:30 ET.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The federal government has extended existing non-essential travel restrictions on trips to Canada from countries other than the United States until May 21, 2021.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
On April 19, Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled the country’s first budget in more than two years. Included was a path to economic recovery identifying two key priority phases.
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