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Canada Seeks Extension to Preserve First-Generation Limit for Citizenship by Descent
"To address delays in passing Bill C-71, I am approving an interim measure to support those affected by the first-generation limit while Parliament considers legislative amendments to the Citizenship Act. Individuals in the following groups will be offered...
Temporary Measures Are Available Under the Canada–Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
Deadline is extended to March 31, 2026 - Immigration measures and support for Ukrainians and their families: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html
Why Canada’s Changing Its Immigration System
From the Prime Minister's YouTube channel: Canada’s population’s grown really fast, and it’s putting pressure on our housing and infrastructure. So, we did something major to get our population back on track. I’m going to let you in on how we’re changing immigration,...
Latest ECA Requirement Update Affects Architects and Pharmacists
IRCC updated their requirement for Educational Credential Assessment – specific requirement for Architectural degree and Pharmacists! Read more here:...
New Changes and Application Details for Canada’s 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program
This year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the PGP Program. Given there remains a number of interest to sponsor forms in the pool from 2020, IRCC plans to send invitations...
Change to Health Insurance Requirement Makes the Super Visa More Accessible
See the change in health insurance requirement for the Canadian super visa: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/change-health-insurance-requirement-makes-super-visa-more-accessible.html
Minister Boissonnault Provides Next Steps on Recent Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Given current labour market conditions, and to further reduce the reliance of...
Quebec Announces Six-Month Freeze On Temp. Foreign Workers
The premier of Quebec has announced a six-month freeze on new temporary foreign workers coming in to work low-wage jobs in the Montreal area, a move he deems necessary to protect the French language and public services. Read more here:...
New 2025 Express Entry Category-Based Draws; Plans for More to Reduce Labour Shortages
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the selection of federal economic immigrants with Canada’s long-term labour shortages:...
Changes to Open Work Permits for Family Members of Temporary Residents
The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen the integrity and quality of our temporary resident programs while supporting the country’s economic goals and labour market needs. As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees...
Canada ends temporary public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. Read more:...
2024 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates
Learn about this year’s updates, news and announcements for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Updates are organized by the month they were issued. Read more here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2024-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates