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May 10, 2026

“We didn’t see this coming”: New Brunswick Archives encourages patience as Americans rush to secure documents needed for Canadian passport

The Canadian province of New Brunswick has seen genealogy-related requests quadruple after Canada passed a bill that made millions of Americans eligible for Canadian citizenship. Bill C-3, which took effect on December 15, 2025, eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit on citizenship...

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May 10, 2026

British Columbia targets skilled workers and entrepreneurs in back-to-back draws

Between May 5–6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited more candidates to apply for provincial nomination, through both its Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) categories. The province issued no less than 341 invitations to apply (ITAs)...

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May 9, 2026

Quebec invites more than 2,500 skilled workers across all PSTQ streams

On April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). In its fourth draw under the program this year, the province issued 2,555 total invitations...

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May 9, 2026

The Canadian passport has become Americans’ backup of choice

This spring, thousands of Americans have found what they believe might be the perfect backup plan: a Canadian passport. Last December, Canada eliminated the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship for people born before December 15, 2025, making millions of...

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May 9, 2026

Manitoba holds largest selection round of the year, inviting over 900 provincial nominee candidates

On May 7, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its largest draw of the year, through which over 900 candidates received invitations to apply (ITAs). This selection round focused on teachers and assistants, as well as those directly invited...

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May 8, 2026

Work and study permit applicants see declining wait times

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) latest temporary resident processing times update shows notable movement for various application types. The largest decreases in wait time across all application types was seen for Canada-based study permit applications (two weeks) and US-based...

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May 8, 2026

Global report ranks Canada above the U.S. in university research

Canada has ranked higher than the United States in university research, in a new global report on higher education. Plan your journey for Canadian permanent residence Of the top five overall ranked countries in the MeasuresHE Country 100 report (2026...

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May 7, 2026

Change in citizenship law opens route to Canadian passports for 300,000 Connecticut residents

Close to 300,000 Connecticut residents became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight when Canada updated its citizenship by descent law.  The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act, which came into force on December 15, 2025, abolished the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship...

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May 7, 2026

Live Webinar: In Demand in Canada (2026): Credentials & Language Skills Employers Are Looking For

Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing.  This exclusive webinar brings...

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May 7, 2026

Renting Your First Home in Canada: 5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Costs, Lease, Credit, and Scams

A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community.For some, a...

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