A new poll shows Canadians hold mixed views about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While awareness of Indigenous history has grown, fewer than one in three Canadians say they plan to participate in events this year actively.
Many support symbolic gestures, such as wearing orange shirts, yet nearly half believe the government needs to do more than mark the day with ceremonies.]
Rising costs of living, healthcare pressures, and other priorities often overshadow reconciliation efforts, leaving many unsure how to engage meaningfully.
At the same time, more than two-thirds of respondents acknowledge that they now have a better understanding of the importance of reconciliation compared to a few years ago.
This suggests progress in public consciousness, even if practical involvement remains limited. For reconciliation to advance, Canadians must find ways to connect awareness with sustained action and policy change.
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October 1, 2025
On September 30, 2025, the Government of Alberta recognized 26 exceptional foreign-born residents with the prestigious 2025 Alberta Immigrant Impact Award.
The honorees, selected from nominations submitted province-wide, have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and community service across eight distinct categories.
According to Associate Minister of Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen, these individuals exemplify how immigrants enhance Alberta's cultural landscape and economic prosperity.
Representing over 20% of Alberta's population, immigrant Albertans continue to strengthen the workforce, drive entrepreneurship, and enrich the province's cultural fabric.
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October 1, 2025
Canada's international education sector is facing a significant transformation, as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) approvals are projected to decline by 30% in 2025.
According to ApplyBoard analysis, Canada is expected to approve only 143,600 PGWPs this year, down from the 2024 levels. The decline stems from policy changes, including stricter language requirements, restrictions on public-private partnership college graduates, and new criteria for the field of study.
With approval rates falling sharply in May and June (down 56% year-over-year), this downturn threatens Canada's ability to retain international talent in critical sectors, potentially undermining one of the country's key attractions for prospective students.
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September 30, 2025
Tourism in Canada experienced robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP increasing by 1.3%, significantly outperforming the broader economy, which contracted by 0.2%.
This growth was primarily driven by a 2.9% increase in domestic tourism spending, as Canadians opted for local destinations over international travel, particularly in the United States.
According to recent consumer surveys, 34.8% of Canadians planned to increase their domestic vacation spending, while 55.1% intended to reduce their U.S. travel expenses. Accommodation services led sectoral growth at 2.4%, contributing to tourism's increased share of nominal GDP, now at 1.77% compared to 1.75% in Q1.
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September 29, 2025
