A bill to end daylight saving time has been introduced in Alberta
Find out what Bill 31 in Alberta entails: the government is proposing to eliminate daylight saving time, keep the province on permanent UTC-6 time, and make this the sole official time for all of Alberta, but the bill has only passed its first reading so far.
A petition calling for Canadian unity in Alberta may be considered at a later date
Find out why the review of the Alberta Forever Canada petition may be delayed, what deadlines apply to the special committee, and why a potential postponement until fall 2026 is not yet a foregone conclusion.
The Canadian government has confirmed a one-time “grocery” payment in June 2026
Find out who will receive a one-time top-up to the GST/HST credit starting June 5, 2026, what amounts are provided, and how the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will replace this support starting in July 2026.
The annual enrollment period for the Canadian Dental Care Plan has opened in Canada
Find out how to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan for 2026–2027, who is eligible for coverage, what the deadlines are, and what happens if you don’t submit your renewal by June 1, 2026.
Canada has approved a drug to treat life-threatening symptoms
Health Canada has approved neffy 2 mg—Canada’s first epinephrine nasal spray for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Here’s who it’s intended for, how it works, and when it will be available in pharmacies.
Alberta is considering allowing certain private medical tests without a doctor's referral
The Alberta government is proposing to allow certain private preventive screenings without a doctor’s referral. Here’s what Bill 29 entails, what might change, and why the new rules haven’t taken effect yet.
Canada has backed visa-free travel for Ukrainians
At the Liberal Party of Canada convention, delegates supported a resolution calling for visa-free travel for Ukrainians on short trips of up to 90 days. Here’s an explanation of what exactly was voted on and why the final decision still needs to be made by the Canadian government.
Air Canada is launching a pilot program to expedite the handling of passenger complaints
Air Canada has launched a pilot program to expedite the resolution of passenger complaints through independent arbitration. Here’s how the new system works and what it means for customers.
IRCC has updated the processing times: work permit — 253 days
Find out what IRCC processing times are in effect for April 2026, and how long applicants are currently waiting for work permit renewals, citizenship, permanent resident cards, and other immigration categories.
No longer the “51st state”? Trump has assured that he will not invade Canada
Donald Trump stated that he does not consider Canada's annexation to the United States to be a realistic possibility and has effectively abandoned the idea of making it the 51st state.
One in four Canadians supports joining the EU
A new poll has shown that 25% of Canadians support joining the EU, while 58% believe the idea is worth serious consideration.
The Province of Alberta has introduced a new fee for submitting a “Worker Expression of Interest” application
Find out how AAIP introduced a new $135 fee for submitting a Worker Expression of Interest, when it took effect, and how this will impact immigration planning in Alberta.