Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 534 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 708; and Created an Express Entry candidate […]
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The final step to becoming a naturalized Canadian citizen is attending a citizenship ceremony, which can involve different requirements depending on the format. Citizenship ceremonies are conducted virtually via a video conference (most common) or in person in a ceremony room at a local Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) office. Schedule a Free Canadian […]
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You might actually be a Canadian citizen and not even realize it. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 came into effect, removing the first-generation limit that previously cut off citizenship by descent after one generation born outside Canada*. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship That change opened the door for […]
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On July 2, Manitoba issued more invitations to apply through its Skilled Worker Stream, to candidates directly invited by the province under a strategic recruitment initiative. A total of 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued through this draw. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This selection round was the 13th conducted […]
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On June 30, British Columbia conducted a new selection round through its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category. The province targeted entrepreneurs with plans to establish a new business or acquire and grow an existing business in the province. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams This marks the province’s seventh selection round in 2026 targeting entrepreneurs. […]
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This Fourth of July, millions of Americans will light the grill, pour a drink, and watch the fireworks without knowing they’ve quietly gained far more options for themselves. A door to Canadian citizenship, with all the travel, healthcare, retirement, and social benefits that status entails, opened for them in December 2025, with the passage of […]
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Between June 17–June 29, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held six draws, through which it issued 1,037 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. Invitations were sent to professionals across a variety of in-demand sectors, including healthcare, aviation, and tech; tourism and hospital workers also received invitations. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams […]
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Once an Express Entry candidate receives an invitation to apply (ITA), they must submit a complete application for permanent residence (PR) within 60 days, with all required documentation included. Police certificates in particular can take a long time to obtain, and failure to do so before the 60-day countdown runs out can put your PR […]
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When you’re settling into life in Canada, healthcare may not be the first thing on your mind.Between finding a place to live, setting up your finances, and getting to know your new community, there is already a lot to think about. Locate a TD Branch Near You Canada’s healthcare system may be different from the […]
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On July 2, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated processing times for various temporary residence applications, with good news for work permit applicants. Work permit processing times continued to ease for in-Canada applicants, falling by another 15 days to their lowest level this year; applicants from Nigeria also saw a one-week improvement. Schedule […]
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England-born football player Alfie Jones became a Canadian citizen last year, and earned a place on Canada’s national soccer team – all because of a grandmother born in Hillcrest, Alberta. For around 16 years, having a Canadian grandparent wasn’t enough to pass citizenship down the family line. But Canada’s changed its citizenship by descent laws […]
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Two flags go up this week, three days apart. Canada marks Canada Day on July 1, and the United States celebrates its independence on July 4. All American citizens own the latter, but millions of them own both and haven’t found out yet. This is a legal fact, not a metaphor. Under Canada’s new citizenship […]
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Saskatchewan has issued 2,628 nominations for provincial immigration this year, about 55% of its 2026 allocation, according to an update published on the province’s website. This year’s allocation for provincial nominations for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) stands at 4,761 spaces, the same as the province’s finalized quota for 2025. Assess your eligibility for […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its first detailed statement on the review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3, saying it initially flagged just 100 certificates with potential eligibility issues. Of these 100, the citizenship department has automatically reinstated 33 upon confirming that they met legal requirements. The remaining 67 cases are […]
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Canadian citizenship passes down through bloodlines. But if your ancestor lived in Canada before 1947, the rules of that era may have cut your family out of citizenship entirely—until now. The pivotal year is 1947; that’s when Canada created citizenship as a legal status — and decided who got it. When Canada created its first […]
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Many international travellers are now permitted to skip border security when transiting through major airports in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Transiting international passengers can proceed directly to international departures after landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1), Vancouver International Airport, or Montréal Pierre Elliott-Trudeau International Airport, with no need to meet with a border […]
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Immigrant entrepreneurs who received a valid commitment certificate from a designated organization in 2025 have until June 30, 2026, to apply for permanent residence (PR) under Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) program. Those already in Canada on a SUV-specific work permit are currently being prioritized for PR, in accordance with efforts to reduce the temporary resident […]
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Early-career workers from 28 countries can get easier access to Canadian work permits more than once. Citizens aged 18-35, or 18-30, depending on the participating country, can obtain work permits under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, enabling some to work in Canada for a total of up to two or three years. Schedule a […]
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There are 4.4 million people in Canada who report Irish roots. Irish is the third-largest ancestry in the country — with one in eight Canadians tracing a thread back to a townland in Cork, Kerry, Wexford, or Tipperary. But that number only counts the people who stayed. It says nothing about the families who came […]
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You’ve just realized that you might be eligible for Canadian citizenship based on your ancestry. The next natural step is to start collecting the right documentation so you can submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada’s citizenship department. When collecting the required birth certificates, you might often be faced with two […]
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has extended a total of 743 invitations to apply for provincial nomination to AAIP candidates working in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture. The AAIP issued these invitations over the course of seven provincial immigration draws over the period of June 5–June 15, 2026. Assess your eligibility for […]
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Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings, with Queen’s University and the University of Alberta both landing in the global top 10. A university’s overall rank is based on its alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as no poverty, climate action, and gender equality. Plan your […]
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Ontario has launched the first set of pathways to permanent residence as part of its overhaul of its provincial immigration program. According to an announcement published on its webpage, on June 26, 2026, Ontario dropped regulatory amendments detailing how foreign nationals can qualify for provincial nomination for permanent residence under the newly launched Ontario Workforce […]
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For many newcomers, buying a home in Canada may come with a lot of questions especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding how mortgages work, the different options available and what lenders may look for can help you feel more prepared as you begin the homebuying journey. Whether you are planning to buy soon or […]
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Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you’re eligible, there are some things you need to know before you apply. Document collection for proof of citizenship is often the hardest and most time-consuming part of the process. Check Your Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship Candidates who base their document search […]
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