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Parliament passes bill to grant citizenship to lost Canadians

Thousands of children of Canadians stand to gain citizenship. Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025), has passed its third reading in the Senate as of Nov 19, 2025, and is expected to become law after receiving royal

IRCC’s backlog nears 1 million, study permit applications continue steep climb

As of September 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had a total of 996,700 applications in its backlog, the highest level recorded since November 2024. Among all application types, study permit applications recorded the largest month-over-month increase this year, climbing

My PGWP is being processed, but my interim work authorization has expired—am I still able to work?

If you are an international student who has applied for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) but have not yet received a decision, you may be worried about the expiry date of your interim work authorization. With increasing PGWP processing times, many

Deadline for amendment to Citizenship Act extended to January 2026

Canada’s federal government will once again miss their deadline to finalize amendments to the country’s Citizenship Act. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline to pass Bill C-3 by two months. Bill C-3 seeks to remove the First-Generation

Foreign worker arrivals already in line with 2026 reductions—more than 100,000 fewer than 2025 targets

Arrivals of foreign workers in Canada this year are already in line with 2026 reductions, with the federal government likely to undershoot their 2025 target by more than 100,000 workers by the end of the year. If the current pace of

These are the types of candidates getting invited in the most recent Canadian Experience Class draws

Since August of this year, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program has replicated the same draw: 1,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) delivered to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of either 533 or 534 points. Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent

Missed out on a PGWP? Here are your other work permit options

International students who missed out on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) may have other work permit options open to them. This article will cover PGWP alternatives for international students based on different circumstances that impact eligibility. Schedule a Free Work Permit

Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7

Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language increases your chances

How newcomers can find a family doctor in Canada

Finding a family doctor is a key part of settling down in Canada for many newcomers, as having one can greatly improve short-term and long-term health. In Canada, a family doctor is your main point of contact when it comes to

IRCC’s November processing times: some application types see significant delays

The most recent processing times for various application types have been made available by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the month of November. Most significantly, processing times for Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) applications have increased by nearly 185% when

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