In a significant move, the Government of Canada has announced an immediate pause on new applications under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. This decision, effective November 29, 2024, impacts applications from Groups of Five and community sponsors and will remain in place until December 31, 2025. The pause is part of a broader Continue reading
Why Skilled Immigrants Are Leaving Canada Within a Few Years
Canada has long been regarded as a beacon of opportunity, attracting immigrants worldwide with promises of stability, prosperity, and a high quality of life. Yet, a troubling trend has emerged: a growing number of skilled immigrants, including permanent residents, are leaving the country. This phenomenon, often referred to as “onward migration,” poses significant challenges to Continue reading
$100 Million Jackpot Awaits After No Winner in Tuesday’s Lotto Max Draw
An Estimated $100 Million Is Up for Grabs, Including an $80-Million Lotto Max Jackpot The Lotto Max jackpot has soared to an estimated $100 million after the Tuesday night draw ended without a grand prize winner. The jackpot includes the incredible $80 million top prize, which has only been reached once before in Canadian lottery Continue reading
Michael Barutciski: Is the Trudeau Government Truly Committed to Reducing Immigration?
The Canadian government’s recent annual immigration report marks a significant shift in its policy stance, with a pledge to reduce immigration after years of promoting it as a key driver of economic growth. This announcement follows a press conference in late October, where the government revealed plans to temporarily reduce the number of permanent resident Continue reading
Canada’s Immigration Backlog Sees a Decrease, According to New IRCC Update
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest statistics revealing that 2.4 million applications are currently under processing. While significant progress has been made, over 1.05 million of these applications exceed the standard service timelines, entering the backlog. This marks a 3.73% reduction compared to the previous month. In this article, we’ll explore Continue reading
Positive News for Canada: The Economy is Strong, It’s Just the ‘Vibes’ That Need Adjusting
It seems the Liberal government has tried every trick in the book to salvage its declining support among Canadians, but Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, bless her heart, has found something entirely new: a blend of arrogance and condescension that only exacerbates the problem. The “Vibecession” Disconnect In a recent interview, Freeland attempted to explain the Continue reading
Will Canada’s GST Tax ‘Holiday’ Cause Confusion for Businesses? Some Warn It Might
Canadian businesses are raising concerns that while the federal government’s proposed “tax holiday” will provide relief to consumers, the logistics of implementing the changes in under three weeks present significant challenges. Challenges of Adjusting Point of Sale Systems “This is a mess,” said Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Many retailers Continue reading
Retirees Express Frustration Over Exclusion from Federal Rebate Cheques
Who Has Worked for Five Decades in Canada Shares Concerns Over Rebate Exclusion Carol Sheaves, a 67-year-old retiree from Moncton, New Brunswick, has spent over 50 years contributing to Canada’s economy, and she is frustrated that the government’s newly proposed $250 rebate cheques won’t benefit seniors like her. Sheaves, who considers the rebate “a freaking Continue reading
Rob Shaw: GST Exemption Creates Unfair Advantage for Other Provinces Over British Columbians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement of a two-month GST exemption has sparked mixed reactions across Canada, especially in provinces with the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). From December 14 to February 15, Canadians in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will benefit from reduced tax burdens on major items Continue reading
The Trudeau Liberals Are Running Out of Solutions
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has not technically lost the upcoming election yet, but in the broader battle of ideas, it increasingly seems like they’ve already surrendered to the Conservative Party of Canada. The GST Pause and Desperation Politics In a move that raises concerns about their political strategy, the Liberal government recently announced a temporary Continue reading