The Ukrainian government has decided to introduce automatic military registration for citizens
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched an experiment with automatic military registration through state registries. We explain who this applies to (17→18-year-olds, men aged 18–60 abroad), how the mechanism works, and why it is not necessary to visit the TCC or undergo a medical examination for registration.
Alberta extended the $15/day childcare agreement until 2027
Alberta and Canada have extended their childcare agreement: $15/day for licensed programs will remain in effect until March 31, 2027. We explain what this means for parents and what to check.
IRCC has updated the PGWP rules — what graduates need to know
IRCC updated the PGWP instructions on December 11, 2025: the 180-day rule and the requirement for a valid study permit, language requirements and eligible field of study, an exception for applications submitted before November 1, 2024, clarification of full-time and final session.
Petition to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith approved
Elections Alberta has registered a petition to recall Danielle Smith: deadlines for collecting signatures, a threshold of 12,070, and how recalls work in Alberta.
Edmonton (YEG) and Calgary (YYC) airports launch new CT scanners
YEG and YYC are rolling out new CT scanners at security checkpoints. Passengers won't need to take out their laptops and liquids, and lines should get shorter.
Over 28,000 new jobs were created in Alberta last month
In November 2025, Alberta created more than 28,000 new jobs — more than half of Canada's employment growth. Causes, consequences, trends.
Contactless payment for travel by bank card has been introduced in the Edmonton region
Learn how tap to pay works in Edmonton: paying for travel with a bank card, phone, or watch, how it differs from Arc, and when it is more profitable.
Canada opens new pathway to permanent residency (PR) for doctors
Learn about the new Express Entry category for internationally trained physicians: requirements, Canadian experience, expedited processing, and government quotas.
Canadian airline Air Transat suspends flights after pilots' union announces strike
Air Transat is gradually suspending flights on December 8–9 following a 72-hour strike notice from ALPA pilots. Terms of the dispute, salaries, and implications for passengers.
Canada will be the first non-European country to join the SAFE program
Canada will become the first non-European country to participate in the EU SAFE program, which will strengthen its defense capabilities, open up new contracts for the defense industry, and expand access to modern weapons.
New EB-2 NIW visa will be available for Canadian trade workers to move to the US
A myth about a “new EB-2 NIW visa” for skilled workers is spreading on Canadian social media. Let's take a look at what the official USCIS rules actually say and what they don't say.
Canada allocates an additional $235 million to assist Ukraine
Canada announced in Brussels an additional $235 million in aid to Ukraine: $200 million for defense capabilities through NATO and $35 million for a Comprehensive Support Package.