Statistics Canada's recent labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's robust employment, with 19,000 full-time positions created year-over-year, marking a 2.2% overall increase.
The province maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate among Canadian provinces at 6%, well below the national average of 7.1%.
Deputy Premier Jim Reiter emphasized the government's commitment to sustaining this momentum, positioning Saskatchewan as Canada's premier destination for employment opportunities.
Healthcare and social assistance sectors led growth with 8,400 new positions, while business and building support services expanded by 2,800 jobs, reflecting broader economic strength across the province.
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October 14, 2025
The new Bill C-12 was introduced to enable Parliament to to protect Canadians while permitting additional time to evaluate additional measures announced earlier, in June 2025.
This Bill is aiming at transnational organized crime, illegal fentanyl, and illicit financing of terrorist regimes, the goal is to enhance the elements that would facilitate law enforcement access to basic subscriber information to reach online criminals, introduce the Supporting Authorized
Access to Information Act and work with Canada Post to completely abolish mail delivered fentanyl and other drugs. The Bill also introduces additional restrictions on third-party deposits, large cash transfers, and private information sharing provisions in order to target and eliminate organized crime and prevent money laundering.
#money_laundering_Canada, #Information_Act_Canada, #communities_safety_Canada,
October 9, 2025
A parliamentary committee has approved significant amendments to Bill C-3, introducing new requirements for citizenship by descent that mirror naturalization processes.
Under these changes, Canadians born abroad who seek to pass citizenship to their children must demonstrate 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada within five years preceding their child's birth.
Additionally, descendants aged 18-55 must demonstrate proficiency in English or French and knowledge of their citizenship responsibilities, while all adults will undergo security screening.
These provisions, supported by Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, must be implemented by November 20 to comply with constitutional requirements.
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October 9, 2025
Global Affairs Canada has released an updated travel advisory cautioning Canadian citizens who hold US green cards about potential status termination risks.
The warning highlights that Canadians with prior criminal convictions or extended absences from the US face increased scrutiny. Additionally, the advisory addresses heightened concerns for LGBTQ+ travelers and those from countries affected by reinstated US travel bans, which now restrict entry from 12 nations, including Afghanistan and Iran.
This guidance follows recent cases of Canadian detainees facing deportation, including Johnny Noviello, who died in ICE custody in June 2025. #canadian_citizens, #us_green_card, #travel_advisory, #lgbtq_travel_restrictions, #travel_ban, #global_affairs_canada, #permanent_residency, #deportation_risk, #canada_us_relations
October 8, 2025
