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August 16, 2026

You don’t need French to read the Quebec baptism record behind your citizenship claim

At first glance, a Quebec parish baptism record—one of the most important documents (where needed) for a citizenship by descent claim—looks like an impenetrable wall of 19th-century French cursive.However, underneath the handwriting sits a form with a determined structure. Priests...

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August 16, 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador invites 208 candidates in provincial immigration draw

On August 10, Newfoundland and Labrador held its 10th draw of the year, issuing 208 invitations for provincial immigration.Invitations were issued to candidates through two programs: the Newfoundland Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).Assess your...

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August 15, 2026

Generation zero: your ancestor didn’t have to be born in Canada to pass on Canadian citizenship

Many people researching their family history assume there's only one way to have a Canadian ancestor: that at some point, someone in their lineage must have been born in Canada.But that assumption would be incorrect.Several other routes may provide the...

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August 15, 2026

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Invitations were issued across five selection rounds, and targeted individuals across a variety of in-demand sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and tech.Assess your...

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August 14, 2026

British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway

British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026.Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for cleaners and security staff employed by a...

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August 14, 2026

Your grandparent’s record hasn’t arrived, but the wait time is now two years. Should you submit a citizenship by descent application anyway?

You've filled out the correct form, gathered your photographs, paid the fees, and requested the right birth certificate from a provincial archive.By all appearances, you're ready to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government.Except there's one problem....

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August 13, 2026

Canada extends validity period for remote border crossing permits

Canada has extended the validity period for holders of active permits issued under the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program until November 30, 2026.The RABC Program, which lets eligible individuals bypass a port of entry when crossing into Canada through...

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August 13, 2026

Canada unveils four-pronged approach to re-defining top picks for permanent residence through Express Entry

The federal government has taken the first step in advancing a four-pronged approach to changing which skilled workers get prioritized for Canadian permanent residence (PR) in 2027.As part of public consultations, the government has published a survey—set to run from...

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August 13, 2026

Banking Basics for International Students in Canada

One of the first practical decisions many international students face is how to manage their money in Canada.Should you open a Canadian bank account? Do you need a credit card? What documents might be required?Book an Appointment at a TD...

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August 13, 2026

What a cover letter for Canadian citizenship by descent applications is and when you may need one, according to a lawyer

If you are planning to submit a citizenship by descent application to the Canadian government, there is one document that can greatly help your case.A cover letter may not be listed in the document checklist, but there are some scenarios...

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