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Shiloh Jolie is among the Americans who are now U.S.-Canadian dual citizens, after Canada changed its citizenship law

Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law. On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for everyone born before that

Where Americans are finding the documents needed to prove Canadian citizenship by descent

This spring, thousands of Americans are requesting copies of official documents from vital statistics offices and archives to prove their eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, making millions of Americans

Canada places among world’s best countries in updated rankings

Canada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The country’s strongest performance came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it placed 8th globally—with notable performances in Governance and Infrastructure categories also

British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 0–3 job offer, and profile registration score. Assess

Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited

On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreement

Foreign professionals applying for an *LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its guidance for officers. These new rules apply to professionals seeking entry

Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules

Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions to officers, proof of citizenship applications from outside Canada and the

Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports

The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada changed its citizenship laws in December 2025. Bill C-3, which took

Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer

If you’re among the millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, taking extra care with your proof of citizenship application can increase your chance of on-time processing and reduce the risk of return or refusal. We’ve spoken with

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Starting your career journey in Canada in 2026? Your language test is an important step toward finding a job, advancing professionally, or transitioning into a new career. To help you prepare, CELPIP is offering preparation materials designed to support effective exam

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