Every international student enrolled at a major Ontario university must pay at least $156 more for compulsory health insurance, effective September 1, 2026.A family of three must pay $468 more.Plan your journey to permanent residence with CanadaVisa+For individuals, the annual...
Between 1860 and 1900, an estimated 31,000 French Canadians moved to Lowell in Massachusetts. They moved from the Canadian province of Quebec to find work in the textile mills in New England and, by 1880, were the largest ethnic group...
Employers with several small work locations can now hire more temporary foreign workers, under new rules introduced by the Canadian federal government.Through an update to the government webpage on August 18, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has allowed...
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has received 1,000 additional nomination spaces for 2026, which will be used to support foreign nationals in care-related occupations, construction trades, and high-earning/scoring roles seeking Canadian permanent residence.The BCPNP’s total allocation for 2026...
You have a document for every generation, from your Canadian ancestor down to you. What you may not know is that IRCC counts some of them for far more than others, and a single generation resting on the wrong kind...
On August 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with increases seen in almost every category.The standout changes were for U.S. super visa applications and visitor visa applications from Pakistan, both of which saw...
Over the first half of the year, Canada’s permanent resident admissions amounted to only 41% of the federal government’s annual target.On August 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data showing that from January 1 through June...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language abilities.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:A...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data.A proof of citizenship application is for people who are already Canadian citizens — whether by birth, descent, or a prior...
As a newcomer to Canada, you may be thinking about how to save for the future. Two common savings tools are the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). While both may help you grow your...
