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What’s Mark Carney’s immigration agenda?

What does Marc Carney, the next Prime Minister of Canada, intend to do with Canada’s immigration system? On the one hand, Carney has emphasized the role that immigration plays in growing Canada’s economy. On the other hand, he’s criticized recent immigration

BREAKING: Canada announces measures to grant citizenship to lost Canadians affected by first-generation limit

Some people can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures announced today, people in the following situations can apply for a discretionary grant of citizenship: Situation 1: People born or adopted before December 19, 2023 who are

Canada announces admissions target for new home care worker pathway to permanent residency

Canada plans to grant permanent residence to 2,750 home care workers under its new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot (HCWP). Of these 2,750 admissions, 150 will be reserved for home care workers currently out of status in the country, according to

Financial Fraud And How to Avoid it: Tips for New Canadians

Moving to a new country may come with many exciting opportunities, but it also means learning how to navigate a different financial system. Understanding how to keep your personal information and finances secure is a step you may wish to take

Unable to sponsor your parents or grandparents for PR? Sponsor them for a Super Visa

If you’re living in Canada as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and hoping to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) to live with you, the Super Visa is likely your best option. Canada has only one family reunification program for sponsoring

Who has to file Canadian income taxes?

If you’ve earned income in 2024 and maintain any sort of residence in Canada, you’re likely to be legally required to file a Canadian income tax return this spring. Many temporary residents of Canada—including foreign workers, international students, and even some

How to get a Bridging Open Work Permit

Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) allow work permit holders to continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. Eligible foreign nationals can be issued a BOWP for up to two years in duration, and BOWPs

Is your PGWP expiring? Here’s what you need to know about getting a TFWP work permit

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, you can stay and work in Canada by getting a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) work permit. TFWP work permits are employer-specific or closed work permits. That means that candidates who have

Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices

Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details on this new study permit exemption. To be eligible for this study permit exemption, a foreign national

Are you eligible for Express Entry’s new education category?

Foreign trained schoolteachers, early childhood educators, and other professionals in education are now eligible for category-based draws under Express Entry, offering these foreign nationals a new pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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