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The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems and protecting applicants from fraud and exploitation. To help safeguard applicants from those who would take advantage of them, new penalties of up to $1.5 million are now in force for those who break the law when providing paid […]
October 16, 2026—Kitchener, Ontario—Building a stronger Canada means restoring confidence in a well-managed immigration system that meets our economic needs. This includes attracting and retaining skilled talent to complement the Canadian workforce and drive economic growth.
Canada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements and the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We are building on these advantages to make Canada the best place in the world to invest, build and […]
Collaboration is essential to addressing Canada’s workforce needs and responding to the realities facing Francophone communities. Given the challenges posed by labour shortages and the ongoing need to attract and retain talent, Canada is joining forces with its partners and reinforcing its commitment to Francophone immigration.
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent and […]
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent and […]
The Government of Canada is committed to making life simpler and more convenient for Canadians. This includes a modern passport program that delivers secure user‑friendly digital services that save time, reduce in‑person visits and make passport renewal easier.
Canada introduces new Express Entry CRS points on November 3, 2026. See who gains points for Canadian work experience and high-wage job offers under new rules. The post Canada Express Entry Changes In Effect From Today appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 50 Invitations to Apply on November 2, 2026, all under the NLPNP, four days after an 85-invitation round on October 29. The post Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 50 Invitations in November 2 Draw appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
British Columbia has invited 772 candidates under the BC Provincial Nominee Program in an October 29 Innovate: High Economic Impact draw, its largest of 2026, with the high-wage threshold cut to $49 per hour and $99,000 per year. The post British Columbia Invites 772 High Economic Impact Workers In Largest BC PNP Innovate Draw Of […]
Canada introduces immigration fraud penalties of up to $1.5 million. Learn who faces fines, how the rules work and how to check immigration consultants. The post Canada Introduces $1.5 Million Penalties For Immigration Fraud And Unauthorized Consultants appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 85 Invitations to Apply on October 29, 2026 — 75 under the NLPNP and 10 through the AIP — after a 120-invitation NLPNP round on October 23. The post Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 85 Invitations in October 29 Draw appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and […]
Trace your Canadian citizenship through a parent or grandparent? Book a private, confidential citizenship-by-descent consultation with our team via Google Meet, Teams or WhatsApp. The post Book a Canadian Citizenship-by-Descent Consultation ($125 Discount Applied) appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
Ottawa currently takes up to 34 months to print a single document confirming citizenship. The post Ottawa Must Pause Economic Immigration To Clear The Lost Canadians Backlog appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
Canada removes the 90-day LMIA limit for eligible work permit applicants. Learn who qualifies, how maintained status works and what changes mean for foreign workers. The post Canada Removes 90-Day Limit For Work Permit Applicants Awaiting LMIAs appeared first on Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation..
Like a growing number of Americans, you’ve spent months tracing a family line back to Canada. You’ve written to a records office in another country, waited, paid, and waited again. Then the envelope arrives. Your grandfather’s birth certificate is real, official, and entirely in a language you can’t read. This confuses a lot of people. […]
Ontario will reserve 150 provincial immigration spaces for foreign workers in Nipissing District, according to the City of North Bay. The City of North Bay’s Economic Development Department published the quota on its official website on Oct. 26, 2026, on a web page which returns a 404 error as of the time of writing. Schedule […]
An immigration lawyer can assess your claim, plan your documents and prepare your application for proof of Canadian citizenship. After you file, they can also deal with the government for you. In most cases, you (the applicant) will still sign the forms and wait in the same queue as other applicants. You can file without […]
The Government of New Brunswick has selected 203 workers to progress to the next stage of the immigration process under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The province held three draws, on Oct. 2, Oct. 9, and Oct. 29, selecting workers in sectors such as construction, health care, and manufacturing to have their endorsement applications processed. […]
Ontario will reserve 150 provincial immigration spaces for workers in Thunder Bay in 2027, according to the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC). The Thunder Bay CEDC announced the quota on Oct. 21 in a post on its official web page. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will […]
British Columbia has selected 772 workers for provincial immigration based on their earnings or registration scores. The province issued the invitations on Oct. 29, according to a same-day update to its Invitations to Apply web page. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation Workers who received invitations will have the opportunity to pursue Canadian permanent residence […]
You’ve likely thought about what you’ll leave your children. The house. The savings. Maybe your father’s watch. One item on the list is now more accessible to some Americans than ever before and may have the greatest impact on their children: Canadian citizenship by descent. If you can trace a direct lineage to a Canadian […]
Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, tens of thousands of Americans have been discovering that they are Canadian citizens every month. This includes some who previously had no idea their family line ran through Canada. There are very few factors that guarantee Canadian citizenship. But some situations carry stronger odds than others. […]
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