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The Canadian passport has become Americans’ backup of choice

This spring, thousands of Americans have found what they believe might be the perfect backup plan: a Canadian passport. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for people born before December 15, 2025, making millions of Americans

Quebec invites more than 2,500 skilled workers across all PSTQ streams

On April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). In its fourth draw under the program this year, the province issued 2,555 total invitations to

Work and study permit applicants see declining wait times

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) latest temporary resident processing times update shows notable movement for various application types. The largest decreases in wait time across all application types was seen for Canada-based study permit applications (two weeks) and US-based super

Global report ranks Canada above the U.S. in university research

Canada has ranked higher than the United States in university research, in a new global report on higher education. Plan your journey for Canadian permanent residence Of the top five overall ranked countries in the MeasureHE Country 100 report (2026 edition),

Change in citizenship law opens route to Canadian passports for 300,000 Connecticut residents

Close to 300,000 Connecticut residents became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight when Canada updated its citizenship by descent law. The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act, which came into force on December 15, 2025, abolished the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for

Renting Your First Home in Canada: 5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Costs, Lease, Credit, and Scams

A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community. For some, a

Live Webinar: In Demand in Canada (2026): Credentials & Language Skills Employers Are Looking For

Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing. This exclusive webinar brings together

Quebec re-opens flagship permanent residence pathway

Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette has announced that the province will reopen the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for a two-year period. Fréchette made the announcement on May 5 during her inaugural address to the National Assembly of Quebec, wherein she commented

Canada announces July launch for regulatory overhaul of immigration consultants

Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an

New Brunswick limits immigration pathway to healthcare, education, and construction workers

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in one of three

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