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Canada Healthcare Jobs 2026: Why Practical Nurses Still Had a 12.3% Vacancy Rate
Canada’s 2025 health workforce exceeded 1.7 million, but licensed practical nurses faced a 12.3% vacancy rate. Compare nursing roles, regional gaps and Alberta licensing.
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Canada Opens $430M+ Skilled Trades Training Funding: Who Can Apply and 2026 Deadlines
Canada opened new Union Training and Innovation Program funding on October 15, 2026, backed by more than $430 million over five years. Learn which organizations qualify, how the 70% equipment contribution works, the November and December deadlines, and Alberta’s additional requirements.
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Canada’s New Heat Pump Rebate Offers Up to $10,000: Eligibility, Savings and How It Works
Canada is launching a $2 billion National Heat Pump Rebate for up to 820,000 homeowners. Below-median-income households can receive up to $10,000, while other eligible homeowners can receive $2,000, with no pre- or post-energy audit required.
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Canada Tourism Spending Reached $28.5 Billion in Q2 2026 as International Visitors Drove Growth
Tourism spending in Canada reached $28.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 0.3%. International visitor spending increased 1% to $7.3 billion, while domestic tourism spending remained flat and tourism-supported employment rose to 699,000 jobs.
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Canada Auto Theft Fell Again in 2026: What Drivers Should Know About Insurance and Theft Protection
Auto theft is declining in Canada, with national thefts down about 10% in the first half of 2026 after police-reported declines in both 2024 and 2025. The improvement does not automatically mean lower insurance premiums, and vehicle-specific theft risk still matters.
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Canada’s New Skilled Trades Supports: $5,000 Red Seal Bonus, $400 Weekly Training Top-Up and New Apprenticeship Jobs
Canada’s skilled-trades package includes a $5,000 Red Seal Completion Bonus, up to $10,000 for employers hiring first-year apprentices and a $400 weekly training top-up planned for 2027. See the current launch timeline, retroactive eligibility date and proposed tax treatment.
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Car Insurance in Canada 2026: Coverage, Costs & Ways to Lower Your Premium
Auto insurance rules vary significantly across Canada. Learn how public and private systems work, what coverage is mandatory, what affects premiums, and what Alberta, Ontario and other drivers should know in 2026.
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Edmonton vs Vancouver 2026: Cost of Living, Schools & One-Year Stay Guide
Compare Edmonton and Vancouver for a one-year stay in 2026, including rent, public schools, international-student fees, sales tax, transit, winter lifestyle and family budgeting.
