Wake up to what happened in Canada on February 8, 2024
The Canadian Press.
1.【Exchange rate】CAD-RMB exchange rate 534（feb 9, 2:00 a.m. utc ）
2.Canada welcomed 471,550 new permanent residents in 2023, exceeding its planned target of 465,000. This reflects IRCC's aggressive efforts to increase the number of permanent residents admitted, with plans to admit 485,000 and 500,000 new permanent residents, respectively, over the next two years. （*cic news）
3.IRCC points out that not all physicians are qualified to conduct immigration medical examinations for applicants for temporary residence and permanent residence in Canada, and only panel physicians authorized by IRCC can perform such medical examinations. （*cic news）
4.【Diplomacy】Canadian Prime Minister Melanie Joly and South Korean Prime Minister Cho Tae-yong discussed strengthening bilateral relations and countering the North Korean threat, reaffirming cooperation in safeguarding international law and regional security. (*Canadian official website).
5.【Sports】The skiing and snowboarding teams of the BC Winter Games were forced to withdraw due to a lack of snow, which was originally scheduled to be held at Lhtako Quesn from February 22 to 25. （*citynews vancouver）
6.【Society】Canada** will announce the addition of affordable childcare space in B.C. as part of the $10 CAD-a-day ChildcareBC program. (*Canadian official website).
7.【Agriculture】Canada** will announce federal investment in the sustainability and growth of the pulses sector. (*Canadian official website).
8.B.C. Premier Abby criticized Bell for layoffs and radio stations, calling them "corporate vampires" that undermined local news and called for federal involvement. （*citynews vancouver）
9.CTV News canceled its 58th season of its investigative show "W5" and instead integrated it into other news broadcasts as an investigative reporting unit, a decision that was met with dissatisfaction from the Canadian public and the industry. （*dh news）
10.The cost of refueling in the border city of Bellingham in the United States is less than 1 per liter10 Canadian dollars, which is about 0 cheaper than the Vancouver area40 Canadian dollars, attracting Canadians to cross the border to refuel. （*dh news）
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