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These are the most livable cities in Canada for newcomers in 2024

Victoria has been named the most livable city in Canada for newcomers, according to a new ranking. Every year, The Globe and Mail releases its annual ranking of most Livable Cities in Canada. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special

Canadian university launches institute to study migration and improve outcomes for newcomers

Concordia University has launched a research institute to study the impacts of immigration. The Montreal-based university created the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) to provide evidence-based research on migration and offer a space for discussions to help newcomers

Ban on flagpoling comes into effect today

As of December 23, 11:59 pm, the ban on flagpoling is now in effect. Now temporary residents (those on a work or study permit) in Canada can no longer receive same-day immigration services at the border. These newcomers will need to

IRCC to remove CRS points for job offers from Express Entry in Spring of 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has provided more updates on their plans to remove points for a job offer under Canada’s Express Entry system. In a recent news release, the department announced that they would be instituting this change in

What work can you do in Canada without needing a work permit?

In general, foreign nationals require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but there are exceptions allowing business visitors to perform certain kinds of work without needing a permit. Business visitors can work without needing a permit because

Canada extends deadline for changes to first-generation limit for citizenship by descent

On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months. The new deadline is March 19, 2025. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration

A day in the life of an international student: How Samsung innovations can help you thrive in Canada

Anita wakes up at 7:30 a.m. to her Samsung clock app. She picks up her phone to check her calendar and plan her day. She’s grateful she signed up for the Samsung SmartStarts program after she moved to Canada to go

How to get an open work permit for your spouse or partner during the sponsorship process

When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor

Four provinces invite candidates for provincial immigration in latest draws

British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week. Provincial immigration results Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Alberta Between November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams. Overall,

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid

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