Episodes
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Yukon boosts hospital funding; more nurses needed — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. On 2026-10-27, the Government of Yukon added $8.34M to Yukon Hospitals to meet staffing needs, with more nurses. For Canada immigration for nurses. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Ontario proposes 220,000-day cut to permit processing — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. Government of Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, to eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permitting delays and aid labour mobility. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen…
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Clean Fuel Regulations: Canada proposes changes — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. Proposed on Oct 27, 2026, with a 75-day consultation from Oct 30. Matters to low-carbon fuel producers, refineries and workers across Canada. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is…
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Newfoundland and Labrador expands mental health care — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to add four detox beds, six inpatient beds, expand crisis teams, and invest $3 million in hiring for residents. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen…
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New Brunswick to boost protections for foreign workers — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. On 2026-10-27, the Government of New Brunswick proposed amendments to enhance protection for foreign workers in the province, affecting workers and employers. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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New Brunswick Electricity Act amendments proposed — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. On 2026-10-27 in New Brunswick, the Government of New Brunswick proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, a development for people in the province. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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New Brunswick businesses get $3M federal investment — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. Government of Canada invests more than $3 million for 17 businesses in northern New Brunswick to boost productivity, innovation and tourism. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is…
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Nova Scotia launches Regional Economic Partnership Program — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. The program starts in Nova Scotia with nine partners to deliver coordinated business support across regions with about 49,500 businesses. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available…
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Canada immigration 2026: 5,000 French-language invites — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 5,000 in French-Language proficiency on Oct 27, 2026; score 407; for French-speaking candidates. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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PIB réel du Québec : baisse de 0,1 % en juillet 2026 — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. 2026 /CNW/ -- En juillet 2026, le produit intérieur brut (PIB) réel du Québec a diminué de 0,1 % par rapport au mois précédent, après avoir connu une hausse … Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Ontario to modernize utilities, expand grid capacity — 27 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 27 October 2026. On 2026-10-27, the Government of Ontario proposed reforms to upgrade local electricity distribution, helping LDCs, families, businesses and condo ratepayers. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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NWT 2026-2027 Fall Economic and Fiscal Update — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Government of the Northwest Territories’ 2026-2027 update: GDP to decline, jobs holding up, and a $39 million deficit. Matters to NWT workers and businesses. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Canada PNP draw 2026: 792 invited, min score 761 — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 792 under the Provincial Nominee Program on Oct 26, 2026; round 451 had a minimum score of 761. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Nova Scotia invests $366,000 in boatbuilders — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. The Government of Nova Scotia gave $366,000 to the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association to help boatbuilders and repair firms reach new markets. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Nova Scotia expands mental health crisis response program — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On October 26, 2026, the Government of Nova Scotia expanded the Crisis Intervention Team model; Minister Brian Comer announced the expansion. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is…
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Saskatchewan long-term care build 50% complete — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Government of Saskatchewan says the new 33-bed Grenfell long-term care home is 50% complete; canada immigration news for healthcare workers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is…
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Alberta backs Bill C-264 to end oil tanker ban — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Government of Alberta backed Bill C-264 to end the federal tanker ban, citing access via Prince Rupert; energy producers and Indigenous partners. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Government of Canada invests $29.3M in Cree centre — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Government of Canada invested $29.3M; Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation added $1.8M for detox space. New centre serves First Nations in north-central Saskatchewan. Your Canadian AR, Joy…
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Nova Scotia expands Crisis Intervention Team training — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. Government of Nova Scotia invests $700,000 in 2026-27 to extend CIT training to Antigonish, Guysborough and Cape Breton Island first responders. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Intersand buys Targeted Pet Care litter division — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On 2026-10-26 in Boucherville, the Government of Quebec, via Investissement Québec, took a stake as Intersand bought Targeted Pet Care's litter division. Your Canadian AR, Joy…
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Quebec tourism minister vacancy flagged in Estrie — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On Oct. 26, 2026 in Estrie, Charles Milliard and Sonia Ziadé met tourism industry reps and said the sector deserves a minister; Government of Quebec has none. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Ontario Primary Care Action Plan connects 511,000 — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On 2026-10-26, the Government of Ontario said 511,000 more people now have a family doctor or primary care team under its $3.4B plan. Waits at decade lows. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Nova Scotia jobs: Government of Canada backs expansion — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On October 26, 2026, the Government of Canada provided $225,000 repayable support to GeoSpectrum in Dartmouth; project expects 40 jobs in Canada. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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New Brunswick mining announcement — 26 Oct 2026 — 26 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 26 October 2026. On 26 Oct 2026, Government of New Brunswick posted a mining announcement; the page is unavailable. For those following mining jobs in canada for foreigners. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 66,465 people who became permanent… — 24 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 24 October 2026. From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 66,465 people who became permanent residents through Express Entry. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
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Making every drop and acre count — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Alberta is challenging innovators to tackle three of the province's biggest environmental and economic challenges: growing more, saving water and restoring l… Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Ontario immigration program announced Oct 23, 2026 — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Ontario announced a new immigration program on Oct 23, 2026. This matters to people planning to immigrate, study or work in Ontario. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Ontario completes $5.3M North Bay courthouse security — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Ontario completed a $5.3M North Bay courthouse security upgrade, part of $250M since 2018, improving safety for judges, staff and the public. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Saskatchewan marks Weyburn General Hospital opening — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Oct 23, 2026: Government of Saskatchewan marked the grand opening of Weyburn General Hospital; patients from Nov 1. Workers needed—canada work permit news. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Government of Canada invests $193.3M in Quebec aluminum — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $193.3M for Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette to maintain about 6,000 jobs and 65 co-op placements. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen,...
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Canada invests $2.3M in New Brunswick amid U.S. tariffs — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $2.3M for four Beauséjour businesses in New Brunswick to respond to U.S. tariffs. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available…
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Government of Canada launches carbon markets group — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Canada: a federal-provincial-territorial working group met this week on carbon markets; recommendations due July 2027. For industry, investors. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 18,790 citizens of Africa (Cameroon… — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 18,790 citizens of Africa (Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Tunisia, Egypt, Ghana) who became...
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From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 27,025 citizens of South Asia… — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 27,025 citizens of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal) who became permanent residents through Express...
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PEI small craft harbour rebuild at Miminegash — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On Oct. 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a major rebuild at Miminegash, PEI, creating construction jobs and supporting 41 fishing vessels. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen…
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Government of Canada invests $4.9M in Northern Ontario — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Canada invests $4,907,925 via FedNor in 17 Northern Ontario initiatives, creating 18 full-time jobs and paving the way for 60+ more. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Canada banking fees hard to compare, FCAC finds — 23 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada's FCAC found that bank fees are hard to see and compare, affecting affordability for consumers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is…
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Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream draw: 57 invited — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba invited 57 under Skilled Worker Stream (strategic recruitment) on October 22, 2026, Round 282; for Skilled Worker Stream candidates. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Manitoba PNP draw 2026: 513 invited, min 846 — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Manitoba immigration news 2026: Government of Manitoba invited 513 in Round 282 under Overall Top Scoring; minimum score 846. For Manitoba PNP candidates. Your Canadian AR, Joy…
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Manitoba Skilled Worker draw: 734 invited Oct 22, 2026 — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba invited 734 candidates on Oct 22, 2026, Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba; Round 282, min 816. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Yukon Eagle Gold Mine sale agreed with Boroo for $140M — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct 22, 2026, Government of Yukon said the Receiver agreed to sell Eagle Gold Mine to Boroo for $140M; operations shift to Boroo on closing. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Manitoba recruits 18 physicians to Prairie Mountain Health — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba reports 137 physicians recruited, including 18 in Prairie Mountain Health; canada immigration news for healthcare workers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Alberta harvest 88% complete, conditions above average — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On 2026-10-22, Government of Alberta said major crops are 88% harvested, with soil moisture and pasture ratings above historical averages across the province. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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Canada launches space act consultations, PNT Framework — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Canada launched consultations on a new space act and released Canada’s first PNT Resilience Framework for the space sector and security. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen…
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Canada unveils $1.75B Venture & Growth Capital Plan — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct 22, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $1.75B for venture capital, opening Growth VCCI fund-of-funds EOI to Jan 21, 2027 for managers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Canadian Grain Commission compensates eligible producers for — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday…
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British Columbia Entrepreneur: Regional: 5 invited on — 20 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 20 October 2026. On October 20, 2026, Government of British Columbia invited 5 candidates under Entrepreneur: Regional. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every…
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British Columbia immigration: 10 invited on Oct 20, 2026 — 20 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 20 October 2026. On October 20, 2026, the Government of British Columbia invited 10 candidates under Entrepreneur: Base; minimum score 118 in British Columbia. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...
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Government of Canada funds Indigenous spa in New Brunswick — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct. 22, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $286,398 repayable support for Cedar & Stone Thermal Spa in Rusagonis, NB, supporting Indigenous tourism. Your Canadian AR, Joy...
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RAII expansion: $500M for AI in Prairie provinces — 22 October 2026
This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Canada expanded RAII in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with $500M, taking total to $700M; applications open until Dec 31, 2029. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is...