On May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held another selection round targeting candidates directly invited under a strategic recruitment initiative.Invitations were extended to candidates through both pathways of the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC's) application backlog has continued its downward trajectory, according to newly-released figures covering the period ending March 31, 2026.An application is classified as backlogged if it has not been processed within the immigration department’s official...
Americans who now qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent can use a checklist to avoid common mistakes that can result in the return, delay, or refusal of their proof of Canadian citizenship applications.If you’re an American born before December 15,...
Nova Scotia has begun sending out Notices of Interest (NOIs) to Express Entry candidates, to connect them with employers in priority sectors that are experiencing labour shortages.As of the time of this time of writing, only two sectors have been...
On May 20, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest processing time estimates for newly-submitted applications.Significant improvements to wait time can be seen across various application types, primarily for submissions from India and Pakistan, while Nigerian and U.S....
Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore.If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how businesses are structured, what rules apply, and where to find support....
Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore.If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how businesses are structured, what rules apply, and where to find support....
Canada's one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors.On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied minors from the ban on asylum claims filed more than a...
Three trends have emerged in the direction of Canadian immigration under the first year of Lena Metlege Diab’s tenure as immigration minister: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlining of temporary residence administration, and stricter measures for...
Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law.On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for everyone born before that...
