Foreign-trained lawyers must now meet additional requirements to become accredited in common-law jurisdictions* in Canada.As of March 1, 2026, Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)** has added two additional requirements for foreign-trained lawyers to become accredited in Canadian common-law jurisdictions—these...
Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and March.Over 1,400 invitations were issued to candidates through the following streams and pathways:Alberta Opportunity Stream; Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta...
You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA).The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining...
The three Ontario regions participating in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026. All regions have removed certain occupations from eligibility, replacing them with newly-selected occupations that match evolving local labour demands.Consult...
Canada has been ranked 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, which evaluates global well-being by country.This year, Canada placed two spots below the US and ranked between Poland, in 24th place, and Taiwan, in 26th.Join...
Canada has announced a new initiative to support francophone international students and graduates on their path to permanent residence (PR)The initiative gives students at the Université de Hearst—a public French-language institution whose main campus is in Hearst, Ontario—access to tailored...
The number of profiles in the Express Entry candidate pool continues its downward trend, easing competition as a net 1,172 profiles exited the pool over the latest two weeks as of March 15 (the latest data available).The most recent data...
Canada has published new rules applying to foreign nationals seeking entry to Canada under the work permit exemption for business visitors.For many foreign nationals, seeking entry as a business visitor can be the quickest and easiest way to gain authorization...
On March 18, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams for the first time in over a year.The province invited more than 1,100 international student graduates with Canadian...
When you arrive in Canada, there are many everyday tasks to take care of. You’ll likely be looking for a place to live, setting up a phone plan, or registering for essential services. Opening a bank account is often one...
