President Donald Trump has announced the removal of 50% tariffs on certain Canadian products, including packaging materials, machinery, and refrigeration equipment. The decision, effective October 30, is intended to help reduce costs for American farmers and businesses that rely on these products. The move comes as the Trump administration faces pressure over the economic impact of tariffs and their effect on businesses and consumers. Higher import costs can increase producti

Ottawa is reshaping Express Entry to favour high-wage workers. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced October 16 in Kitchener that, starting November 3, 2026, candidates with job offers or Canadian work experience in 186 higher-paying occupations will earn extra CRS points — up to 100 for a qualifying job offer and up to 70 for Canadian work experience. The points come through a new CRS section called the Labour Market Integration Factor, with three wage tiers: occu

On October 8 in Sherbrooke, Québec, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $2 billion investment to deliver one million home energy retrofits across Canada — pitched as a way to cut both heating bills and emissions. The centerpiece is a new National Heat Pump Rebate covering up to 820,000 households. Below-median-income households can get up to $10,000 toward an electric heat pump; other eligible households get $2,000 — both stackable with existing provincial programs. Notabl