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Jasmine Low

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Jasmine Low

Jasmine Low has a background in policy analysis for the public sector. She moved to Calgary from Surrey, BC, in 2021 and can spot an error in a legal draft from a mile away.

52 new citizens take oath in Ottawa on Canada Day with Minister Diab
Canadian Citizenship
52 new citizens take oath in Ottawa on Canada Day with Minister Diab

Fifty-two new Canadians from 26 countries take the oath in Ottawa on Canada Day, with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Citizenship…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
What the $3 Billion National Food Security Strategy Means for Immigrants and Temporary Workers
Settlement & Life in Canada
What the $3 Billion National Food Security Strategy Means for Immigrants and Temporary Workers

Canada’s $3B food sovereignty plan will reshape agri-food labour demand and grocery prices. Here’s how the strategy splits opportunities for job seekers,…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Francophone Immigration in 2026: The Divide Between Express Entry and Community Funding
News & Updates
Francophone Immigration in 2026: The Divide Between Express Entry and Community Funding

A 409 CRS cut-off in the latest Francophone Express Entry draw contrasts with millions allocated to community capacity-building through the Centre for…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Canada Child Benefit Increase Hits July Payments as Minister Diab Leads Halifax Event
News & Updates
Canada Child Benefit Increase Hits July Payments as Minister Diab Leads Halifax Event

The CCB increase for 2026–2027 arrives with the July 20 payment, and Minister Diab’s events in Halifax emphasize the benefit’s role in…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Canada Child Benefit payments increase in 2026–2027: up to $8,157 per child under 6
News & Updates
Canada Child Benefit payments increase in 2026–2027: up to $8,157 per child under 6

The Canada Child Benefit’s annual inflation adjustment pushes maximum per-child amounts to $8,157 and $6,883, but the income-tested structure limits real gains…

Sep 19, 2026 4 min read
Federal fuel excise tax relief extended through January 31, 2027, with phased return to full rates
News & Updates
Federal fuel excise tax relief extended through January 31, 2027, with phased return to full rates

Zero-cent federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels runs through Jan. 31, followed by a half-rate transition to full…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
Fuel Tax Suspension Extended Through January 2027, Phased Reinstatement to Follow
News & Updates
Fuel Tax Suspension Extended Through January 2027, Phased Reinstatement to Follow

The federal excise tax suspension on gasoline and diesel will continue through January 31, 2027, with half rates for February and March…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV
News & Updates
Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV

Effective May 26, 2026, some Indonesian and Malaysian passport holders can apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa when flying…

Sep 19, 2026 9 min read
Federal-Provincial Ministers Agree to Cap Immigration at Under 1% of Population
News & Updates
Federal-Provincial Ministers Agree to Cap Immigration at Under 1% of Population

The June 23 meeting tied immigration caps to population share, with permanent residents below 1% and temporary residents under 5% by 2027,…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Canada’s IMRF 2026 pledges: which Express Entry candidates will benefit most
News & Updates
Canada’s IMRF 2026 pledges: which Express Entry candidates will benefit most

The $7 million capacity-building fund and five policy pledges signal where IRCC will concentrate processing — but the advantage flows only to…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
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