Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea. The new entry requirement applies equally to those arriving by ferry, commercial vessels, and private vessels. Assess Your Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence The following individuals are exempt from the new eTA requirement: Passengers arriving by cruise ship. Seafarers […]

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On June 4, the federal government announced plans for an expedited work permit stream for AI professionals. The proposed AI worker stream could provide for start-to-finish issuance of work permits in 20 days or less. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The AI worker stream would be implemented through Canada’s existing Global Talent Stream (GTS) […]

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Since Bill C-3 came into effect on December 15, 2025, thousands of Americans have been rediscovering their Canadian ancestry. The bill eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit, making anyone born before December 15, 2025, who can trace a continuous line of descent to a Canadian ancestor, a Canadian citizen by descent. Get a Free Consultation on Applying […]

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The University of Toronto (U of T) has topped Oxford, Cambridge, and six Ivy League schools in the latest worldwide rankings for academic research. U of T took fourth place for academic research in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026 edition of the Global 2,000 list, being outranked only by Harvard, Stanford, and […]

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U.S. citizens with criminal records used to face a high bar when seeking entry to Canada. For many Americans, that’s no longer the case, in the wake of changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. Last December, the Canadian government removed the generational limit for inheriting Canadian citizenship for anyone born prior to December 15, 2025, anywhere in […]

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On June 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw inviting in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination. The BCPNP extended no less than 357 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in construction trades and care-related occupations, as well as individuals interested in establishing a new business or taking over […]

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On June 3, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications, with changes evident across several categories. The latest figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that wait times have remained broadly stable, with several improvements and only a few increases. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]

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With federal funding for Medicare under pressure, some American retirees have found solace in a backup plan: health insurance publicly funded by the Canadian government. Today, millions of Americans qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent, in the wake of the removal of the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship. Under the new citizenship law, any […]

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Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to opt into the federal government’s temporary public policy, which allows rural employers more flexibility when hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers. Only employers in areas outside Newfoundland and Labrador census metropolitan areas, as determined by Statistics Canada, are eligible under this policy. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]

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With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification (if applicable), and re-taking an immigration language test.  Book an immigration language test with CELPIP Given that the proposed reforms are currently working their way through the […]

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Nearly one in every three New Hampshire residents may be dual Canadian-U.S. citizens, after Canada updated its Citizenship Act in December 2025. Compared to the rest of the country, Americans with family ties to states such as New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have a much higher chance of having Canadian ancestry, which comes with the […]

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Ontario has revoked all its provincial pathways to permanent residence, without putting into place any replacements. On May 30, 2026, scheduled legislative changes to Ontario’s provincial regulations took effect, and invalidated each of the immigration streams through which foreign nationals used to be able to qualify for provincial nomination for permanent residence through the Ontario […]

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While most individuals will require a work permit if they wish to work while in Canada, there are certain situations in which one need not be obtained. Business visitors, remote workers for a foreign employer, and international students with work authorization are among those who do not require a permit. Book a Free Consultation to […]

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Ontario has revoked its provincial pathways to permanent residence. As of May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) have been repealed from the provincial regulations. The revocation covers every existing pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. It’s the largest single change to the OINP since the program began. Assess […]

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Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport. And this spring, thousands of Americans have been applying, pushing up processing times dramatically. If you’re not sure whether you have […]

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On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams With this draw, May has […]

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The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote community. Three occupations are eligible for permanent residence (PR) through this initiative, which the province is now referring to as a “temporary stream.” Assess your […]

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International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources. We’ve spoken with international students and compiled must-know highlights along with links to official resources to help set up your phone, bank account, housing, transportation, health insurance, and more. Take our 5-minute […]

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International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment. Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system. Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Studying in Canada right now? Take our 5-minute survey for a chance to win a $20 […]

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Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026. Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker’s work permit to be valid for at least 16 months—a recent stipulation Canada’s immigration department added to spousal open work permit […]

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With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat. Canada’s permanent residence pathways generally require that test results of official immigration language tests be valid at the time a foreign national submits their application for permanent residence. Language test […]

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Profiles in the 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range are being added to Canada’s Express Entry candidate pool at a rate that far exceeds any other group of candidates. Canada’s Express Entry pool grew by 4,395 profiles between April 26 and May 24, with the 501-600 CRS score range alone adding 4,085 profiles, 93% […]

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Canadian permanent residents can lose their PR status for simple misunderstandings of their residency obligations. Most permanent residents are aware that they can lose permanent resident (PR) status if they fail to meet the requirement of spending two out of five years in Canada. This requirement — to spend 730 days inside Canada in every […]

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On May 26, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications—including work and study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. Improvements to wait times have been modest, with many countries seeing stagnant or notably increased timelines. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Here are the most significant changes seen since […]

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When you first arrive in Canada as an international student, you’ll need to complete an interview with a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. When the officer questions you, they’re not making small talk: they’re checking that you meet Canada’s entry requirements, which includes confirming you have what the law calls “temporary resident intent.” Take […]

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