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Canada’s telecom regulator is investigating Bell, Rogers, and TELUS for charging fees banned since June 2026. Newcomers could save up to $40 on activation costs if the CRTC rules against the providers.
Newfoundland and Labrador issued just 57 invitations in its July 10 draw—the smallest of 2026—with 70% going to Atlantic Immigration Program candidates.
Vancouver is the only North American city in the 2026 Global Liveability Index top 10, ranking 9th with a score of 96/100, up from 10th in 2025. The city maintains perfect scores in education and leads in culture and environment.
The Parliament Buildings—specifically the Centre Block with the Peace Tower—in Ottawa are the seat of Canada's federal government and a key citizenship test symbol.
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) is in power in Quebec. Learn why this matters for your Canadian citizenship test and how to remember it.
The six responsibilities of Canadian citizenship are obeying the law, voting in elections, serving on a jury, respecting others, protecting the environment, and taking care of your family.
Jump to your province
Learn key facts about Iqaluit, what Nunavut means in Inuktitut, Inuit culture, and what territory-specific questions to expect on your Canadian citizenship exam.
Learn key facts about Yellowknife, the Mackenzie River, NWT history, and what territory-specific questions to expect on your Canadian citizenship test.
Learn key facts about Whitehorse, the Klondike Gold Rush, Yukon First Nations, and what territory-specific questions to expect on your Canadian citizenship exam.
Canadian families will receive higher Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments starting July 20, 2026, with maximum monthly amounts rising to $679.75 for children under six and $573.58 for ages six to 17 due to inflation adjustments and 2025 income recalculations.
Canada’s LMIA wage thresholds increase on July 17, 2026, shifting many job offers from high-wage to low-wage streams. Employers must adjust wages or face stricter rules, shorter permits, and regional restrictions.
Manitoba MPs announce work permit extensions for 2,700 provincial nominee candidates until December 2027 under the new Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge (MWTB) initiative.
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