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Manitoba immigration selects 508 local graduates and spouses of local graduates

On September 10, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 508 invitations to Manitoba graduates; and spouses of Manitoba graduates. The province also invited 233 healthcare workers; 11 francophones; and 41 strategically recruited candidates. Candidates who receive Letters of Advice to

Having a Canadian ancestor is just the start: Five questions a lawyer will ask about your family line

You just found out you’re likely a Canadian citizen by descent, through a parent, grandparent, or an ancestor further back. Many people in this position turn to a licensed immigration lawyer for help. A lawyer can bring clarity to a complicated

Wait times rise for employers hiring through Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employers using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were facing longer waits for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under nearly every stream in August, with some delays growing by more than two months. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program posted the only

Any one of these situations can help you dodge the 33-month-wait to prove Canadian citizenship by descent

As of September 3, a new application for proof of Canadian citizenship takes 33 months to process. That’s an eight-month jump from the August estimate. With more than 136,000 people in the queue, new Canadians by descent face close to three

BREAKING: Canada expands foreign workers’ authorization to study without a permit

The Canadian federal government has granted foreign workers increased authorization to study without the need for a study permit. On September 9, 2026, the immigration department published a temporary policy which exempts work permit holders from the usual requirements for being

You just found out you’re a Canadian citizen by descent. But can you sponsor your spouse?

If you’ve recently learned that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, that means you could be entitled to everything that comes with that status: the right to live, work, and travel freely in Canada, and to pass citizenship on to your

University of Waterloo breaks Canada into world’s top 10 for entrepreneurship

The University of Waterloo (UW) has taken seventh place in global rankings for university entrepreneurship. This marks the first time a Canadian institution has scored among the top 10, in a report published by PitchBook, an independent venture capital research firm.

Live Webinar: Canadian Immigration Fall 2026: Pathways to Permanent Residence, Language, and Credentials

A free live webinar with CanadaVisa, World Education Services (WES), and CELPIP. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT). Online. Canada’s immigration system favours people who are ready. That means a recognized language score, an evaluated credential,

You have two Canadian ancestors. Just picking the closer one could cost you years

Say your mother’s mother was born in Quebec. Say your father’s father’s father was born in Ontario. Both were Canadian. Either one could anchor your claim. Almost everyone picks the grandmother. The logic looks sound—fewer names, fewer records, fewer places for

How to spot a Canadian citizenship by descent scam before you pay

Since Canada expanded citizenship by descent, hundreds of thousands of people have started looking into whether they’re already Canadian. A market of paid help has grown alongside them, and some of it makes promises no one can deliver. Get a Free

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