Aug 13, 2025 Francophone Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residence: Federal and Ontario Options In recent years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Ontario’s provincial nominee program have introduced and expanded multiple pathways for French-speaking skilled workers, students, and graduates to become Canadian permanent residents. If you speak French and are considering making Canada your permanent home, here’s what you need to know... Read More
Jul 24, 2025 New Developments in Citizenship Law: Bill C-3 Proposes Changes to Citizenship by Descent On June 5, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act, which proposes modifications to how citizenship is transmitted to children and grandchildren born outside Canada. This bill follows prior legislative efforts, including Bill C-71 introduced in 2023, which did not become law.... Read More
Jun 25, 2025 Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: Key Points The federal government’s latest Immigration Levels Plan (2025–2027) introduces a more cautious and structured approach to Canada’s immigration system. For the first time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined not only permanent resident targets, but also projected limits for temporary residents—most notably international students and temporary foreign workers.... Read More
Jun 25, 2025 New 2025 Update: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Eligibility Changes for Non-Degree Programs Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an important update to the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), directly affecting international students enrolled in non-degree programs such as diplomas, certificates, or other non-university-level qualifications. Background: Changes Introduced in 2024 As part of broader... Read More
Jun 16, 2025 Ontario Launching New OINP Employer Portal: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know June 16, 2025 Ontario is changing the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) with the launch of a brand-new OINP Employer Portal set to go live on July 2, 2025. This new digital platform will replace the current paper-based Application for Approval of an Employment Position (Employer Form), and it represents... Read More
Jun 5, 2025 Ontario Opens Doors to U.S. Health-Care Professionals—But Federal Immigration Rules Still Apply In a major development aimed at easing Ontario's healthcare staffing crisis, the province has announced that American-trained health professionals can now begin working immediately—without waiting for full registration. Doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and registered practical nurses who are licensed in the U.S. and have a clean record can start... Read More
Jun 3, 2025 Understanding the Strong Borders Act Bill C-2 and Its Implications for Canadian Immigration On June 3, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act (Bill C-2), a significant legislative proposal aimed at enhancing border security and modernizing Canada’s immigration and asylum systems. This bill proposes amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration... Read More
May 30, 2025 IRCC Extends Flexible Policy for Foreign Workers: Changing Employers Made Easier Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy, originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, that allows foreign nationals with closed (employer-specific) work permits to change employers or occupations without waiting for a new work permit. This extension, effective May 27, 2025, offers continued flexibility for workers... Read More
May 13, 2025 Lena Metlege Diab Appointed as Canada’s New Immigration Minister: A Chance to Address Past Challenges On May 13, 2025, Lena Metlege Diab was named Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship under Prime Minister Mark Carney, as reported by CIC News. This marks the second leadership change in the immigration portfolio since Carney took office, following the brief tenure of Rachel Bendayan, who was appointed... Read More
Apr 16, 2025 Navigating Canada’s LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for Summer Camp Counsellors: New Requirements for 2025 As summer approaches, international applicants eyeing camp counsellor positions in Canada must stay informed about recent changes to immigration requirements. Notably, as of March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandates police certificates for all overnight camp counsellor work permit applicants. This blog post outlines these updates and provides... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Navigating New U.S. Entry Requirements for Canadian Travelers: What You Need to Know As cross-border travel between Canada and the United States remains a vital aspect of both nations’ economies and cultures, recent changes to U.S. immigration policies are creating new considerations for Canadian travelers. New Registration Requirement for Canadian Visitors: What’s Changing? Effective April 11, 2025, Canadian visitors aged 14 and older... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Delays in Provincial Nominee Program Processing Times: A Growing Concern for Immigration Applicants Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has long been a vital pathway for skilled individuals seeking permanent residency, enabling provinces to address specific economic and labor market needs. However, an article published by The Toronto Star, titled "Provincial immigration applicants in Canada see soaring processing times. They say the system is... Read More