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Understanding Different Bank Accounts in Canada: A Guide for New Canadians

Opening a bank account in Canada[1] may be an important step for newcomers like you. A Canadian bank account provides you with a secure place to deposit your money. It allows you to deposit your income, pay bills, and manage your

How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions

Canada ranked among top safest countries to travel to in 2025

According to a new report, Canada is the third safest country in the world for travellers in 2025. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP), the North American travel insurance company behind the annual safety rankings, listed Canada in the top spot, just

Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider other provincial pathways

Temporary residents currently living in the province of Quebec may wish to consider Canadian provincial pathways to permanent residence, given the recent pause in the Regular Skilled Worker Program and PEQ–Diplome streams. In addition to federal immigration options, these individuals may

Ontario closes entrepreneur stream, British Columbia nominates more PNP candidates

On November 4, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) formally closed its entrepreneur immigration stream following a pause in application intake since December of 2023. In addition, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held candidate selections for entrepreneurs and skilled

Five things international students need to know about Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27

On October 24, Canada announced the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 and, for the first time, set targets for temporary residents, which includes international students. Each year, Canada announces its Immigration Levels Plan for the year ahead to outline the number

BREAKING: IRCC closes the Student Direct Stream, effective immediately

As of today, November 8th, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under the Student Direct Stream (SDS). Going forward, all study permit applications will be submitted using the standard application process. Discover

Canada ranked as #1 destination for job seekers

A new study has named Canada as the top destination that people are looking to move to for work. According to job search platform, Jobseeker, Canada was the most frequently searched for destination for relocation among all the countries reviewed. Discover

Quebec changes eligibility requirements for the PEQ Graduates stream

Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet increased French-language criteria in their education. Starting on November 23, only programs wherein 75% of courses or credits were completed in French will be eligible

Why skilled workers and international graduates in Quebec should consider Express Entry

Temporary residents currently living in Quebec have a number of options should they wish to settle elsewhere in Canada. If you’re currently living in Quebec and pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR), you may want to consider these other options, given the

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