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May 13, 2026

There’s now a one-year wait for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, as thousands of Americans apply

In the second quarter after Canada changed its citizenship law, the processing time for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates has increased to 12 months.In July 2025, it was five months.Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian CitizenshipThe...

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May 13, 2026

Canada announces permanent closure of Four Falls port of entry

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently closed the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry (POE). The crossing (which would previously open seasonally) has been out of service since May 2020.The May 11 announcement formalizes a closure that...

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May 12, 2026

Processing times climb for Express Entry, PNP applicants

On May 12, Canada's immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types.Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps in processing time. This update saw the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)...

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May 12, 2026

Elton John identifies as Canadian by choice, while millions around the world are Canadian by blood

His Toronto fans would surely affirm Elton John's recent claim of being "Canadian." After all, though he holds only British citizenship, John's been partnered with his husband, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish, for over three decades, and he and Furnish have...

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May 12, 2026

How Public Libraries in Canada Help Newcomers Access English Classes, Employment Resources, and Settlement Support

Public libraries in Canada are often described as “community hubs,” but for newcomers, they can be something even more powerful: a gateway to belonging. From language learning to employment support, today’s libraries offer far more than books: they provide practical...

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May 12, 2026

Americans heading to the Canadian Grand Prix could be denied entry for a misdemeanour – here’s what to do about it

If you’re planning to attend the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, taking place in Montreal, Quebec, between May 22–24, you may be denied entry if you have a criminal record.With less than two weeks until the event kicks off,...

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May 12, 2026

Was your parent born in Canada? If so, you can get a Canadian passport

Regardless of where in the world you were born, if even one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the time of your birth, you inherited the right to Canadian citizenship.As a Canadian citizen by descent, you have the...

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May 11, 2026

Provincial nominees invited in first Express Entry draw of May

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 380 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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May 11, 2026

Canada is fast-tracking citizenship certificates for trans Americans

Trans Americans with Canadian ancestry have been receiving expedited processing of their applications for Canadian citizenship certificates.Proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, which are provided to individuals who qualify as Canadian citizens on the basis of their ancestry, have become a...

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May 10, 2026

New Brunswick holds multiple draws, issuing invitations to PNP and AIP applicants

New Brunswick issued a total of 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued across three New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams as well as...

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