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IRCC Is Now Telling Some Asylum Claimants to Leave Canada: A Practical Guide to Bill C-12 Ineligibility Letters

Canada's immigration department has started sending letters to asylum claimants swept up by Bill C-12's new eligibility rules, and some are being told to leave Canada or face deportation. Here is a plain-language walkthrough of what these letters mean, the response deadlines that matter, and the legal options that remain even after a claim is found ineligible.

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Second Shooting at Toronto's U.S. Consulate in Four Months: A Practical Guide for Parents, Institutions, and Anyone Near University Avenue
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Second Shooting at Toronto's U.S. Consulate in Four Months: A Practical Guide for Parents, Institutions, and Anyone Near University Avenue

Gunfire struck the U.S. Consulate in Toronto for the second time in 2026 early on July 27, triggering an hour-long, unsuccessful police pursuit. Here is our practical breakdown of what residents and workers near the consulate should know, how parents can recognize warning signs of teens being recruited online into paid attacks, and what institutions with consular ties should do next.

Three Byelections, One Razor-Thin Majority: A Voter's Guide to the August 31 Federal Races
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Three Byelections, One Razor-Thin Majority: A Voter's Guide to the August 31 Federal Races

1 in 10 Canadian Emergency Physicians Have Left the Specialty: A Practical Guide for Patients and Healthcare Workers
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1 in 10 Canadian Emergency Physicians Have Left the Specialty: A Practical Guide for Patients and Healthcare Workers

Edmonton's $230 Million Storm Damage: A Practical Guide to Filing Your Overland Flood Claim
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Edmonton's $230 Million Storm Damage: A Practical Guide to Filing Your Overland Flood Claim

After Gunfire at a Toronto Bakery: A Security and Funding Guide for Targeted Businesses and Community Organizations
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After Gunfire at a Toronto Bakery: A Security and Funding Guide for Targeted Businesses and Community Organizations

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Canadian NATO Intern Faces Espionage Charges: What It Means for Anyone Working Abroad
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Canadian NATO Intern Faces Espionage Charges: What It Means for Anyone Working Abroad

A Canadian woman working as an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium was arrested on suspicion of spying for a third country. Here's practical guidance on recognizing foreign interference recruitment tactics, protecting a security clearance, and what to do if you're ever approached.

Diesel Prices Top $5 a Gallon: What the Surge Means for Your Grocery Bill This Fall
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Diesel Prices Top $5 a Gallon: What the Surge Means for Your Grocery Bill This Fall

Diesel prices have jumped from roughly $3.56 to over $5 a gallon since renewed fighting between Iran and the United States disrupted global oil supply, and Prince Edward Island farmers say the added fuel costs are already cutting into their margins. Here is our practical guide to what this means for your food budget over the coming months and how to manage it.

Ontario Raising More Highways to 110 km/h in August 2026: A Driver's Guide
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Ontario Raising More Highways to 110 km/h in August 2026: A Driver's Guide

Ontario is increasing speed limits to 110 km/h on hundreds more kilometres of provincial highway through August 2026, including sections of Highways 400, 401, 403, 416, and 417. Here's what drivers need to know about the new limits, the unchanged stunt-driving threshold, and what it could mean for your insurance.

Feds Halt Billy Bishop Airport Jet Expansion: What It Means for Toronto Residents, Flyers, and Waterfront Property Owners
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Feds Halt Billy Bishop Airport Jet Expansion: What It Means for Toronto Residents, Flyers, and Waterfront Property Owners

The federal government announced on July 24, 2026 that it will not support Ontario's plan to let jets land at Billy Bishop Airport, after more than 87,000 public submissions ran overwhelmingly against the project. Here is our practical guide to what changes now for your commute, your property, and your travel plans.

Express Entry's French-Language Draw Falls to CRS 399: What It Means If You're Chasing Permanent Residence
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Express Entry's French-Language Draw Falls to CRS 399: What It Means If You're Chasing Permanent Residence

Canada's July 22 French-language Express Entry draw invited 5,000 candidates at a Comprehensive Ranking System cutoff of 399 — 21 points lower than two weeks earlier. Here's how to check your eligibility, what to do if you're invited, and how to raise your score if you're still short.

Saskatchewan's Mosquito Surge Is Emptying Store Shelves — What to Do When You Can't Find Bug Spray
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Saskatchewan's Mosquito Surge Is Emptying Store Shelves — What to Do When You Can't Find Bug Spray

Mosquito counts across Saskatchewan are running far above normal this summer, and stores are limiting bug spray purchases as shelves empty out. Here's how to protect yourself and your family against bites and West Nile virus even if repellent is hard to find, and what to know about the current risk level.

Saskatoon's Fifth Overpass Strike of 2026: A Guide for Truckers, Carriers, and Commuters
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Saskatoon's Fifth Overpass Strike of 2026: A Guide for Truckers, Carriers, and Commuters

A grain bin wedged under Saskatoon's 51st Street overpass on July 24 marks the fifth overheight collision in the city this year. Here's how truckers verify permits before they drive, how carriers estimate their real financial exposure, and how commuters can navigate the closures.

Trump's Replacement Tariffs Take Effect July 24 — What the CUSMA Exemption Actually Means for Canadian Exporters
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Trump's Replacement Tariffs Take Effect July 24 — What the CUSMA Exemption Actually Means for Canadian Exporters

New U.S. Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5%, imposed on 60 trading partners after the Supreme Court struck down the president's earlier IEEPA tariffs, took effect on July 24, 2026. Most Canadian exports are shielded by a CUSMA carve-out, but the roughly 10% that ship outside CUSMA preference are now exposed. Here's how to check where your business stands.

Canada's Inflation Cools to 2.8% in June: What the Slower Reading Means for Your Groceries, Mortgage and Summer Travel
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Canada's Inflation Cools to 2.8% in June: What the Slower Reading Means for Your Groceries, Mortgage and Summer Travel

Statistics Canada's June Consumer Price Index shows inflation easing to 2.8% from May's 3.2%, as gas prices pulled back and grocery inflation moderated slightly. Here's how to use the calmer reading to plan your grocery budget, mortgage renewal and summer travel costs, which are still climbing because of World Cup and Commonwealth Games demand.

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