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June 26, 2026

Two Canadian universities place among top 10 in global sustainability rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings, with Queen's University and the University of Alberta both landing in the global top 10.A university’s overall rank is based on its alignment with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable...

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June 26, 2026

Ontario launches three new pathways to permanent residence

Ontario has launched the first set of pathways to permanent residence as part of its overhaul of its provincial immigration program.According to an announcement published on its webpage, on June 26, 2026, Ontario dropped regulatory amendments detailing how foreign nationals...

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June 26, 2026

Mortgages and Home Financing Explained for Newcomers to Canada

For many newcomers, buying a home in Canada may come with a lot of questions especially when it comes to mortgages. Understanding how mortgages work, the different options available and what lenders may look for can help you feel more...

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June 25, 2026

6 document myths that could get your Canadian citizenship by descent application rejected

Millions of Americans now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent. If you think you're eligible, there are some things you need to know before you apply.Document collection for proof of citizenship is often the hardest and most time-consuming part of...

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June 25, 2026

IRCC issues invitations to healthcare and social services workers in Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 4,000 ITAs in a draw for Healthcare and Social Services candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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June 25, 2026

Canada releases latest LMIA processing times

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s latest processing time update for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) shows significant movement.While LMIA wait times increased for nearly all streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the permanent resident (PR) stream saw...

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June 24, 2026

Processing time for in-Canada work permits falls to lowest this year

On June 24, Canada’s immigration department released updated processing times for temporary residence applications, showing significant improvements—particularly for work permit applicants.The most notable improvements since June 17 are as follows:Work permits: record low for in-Canada work permits (144 days) in...

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June 24, 2026

Canada subjects immigration language tests to greater scrutiny

New instructions to immigration officers have put them on the lookout for fraudulent language test results.The updated instructions to officers, published online on June 23, 2026, require that officers cross-reference the applicant’s photographs to validate language test results.Book an Immigration...

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June 24, 2026

Canada issues physicians invitations to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 271 ITAs in a draw for Physicians with Canadian Work Experience candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed...

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June 24, 2026

Immigration minister says Canada is ‘not finalizing any new’ citizenship-by-descent applications, reviewing all files

On Tuesday, June 23, Immigration Minister Lena Diab confirmed that Canada has paused all new citizenship by descent approvals and is reviewing the files of people who have already been granted citizenship.“Those that are deemed to be okay are being...

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