Chris GribbleHow fast will IRCC process my temporary residence application in 2024?
Foreign nationals seek temporary residence (TR) in Canada for many reasons, including to work, study, or visit the country. Although there are varying eligibility criteria and requirements for each TR…
Curbing Temporary Immigration Will Cost Canada Economic Growth, RBC Says
Cutting back on temporary resident immigration to Canada is going to hurt the country’s economic growth and make the impact of retiring Baby Boomers harder to handle, predicts an RBC…
Growth in Religious Minorities Reported in Nova Scotia
The unprecedented demographic shift triggered by rising immigration to Nova Scotia has allowed for the growth of some religious communities. As per Statistics Canada numbers, the number of Muslims in…
Quebec Urged To Speed Up Family Sponsorship Application Processing
Protesters demanding Quebec improve its dismally-long processing times for family sponsorship applications have gathered outside Premier François Legault’s office in Montreal. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC)…
British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues 83 Canada Immigration Invitations In New
British Columbia has issued 83 invitations in a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The April 3 draw saw invitations issued in five different categories. A general…
Justin Trudeau Says Canada Accepting Too Many Temporary Immigrants
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says temporary immigration numbers have grown disproportionate to the country’s absorption capacity. He claimed this to be driving mental health challenges for international students, along…
How Virgin Plus Member Benefits allow you to save on your day-to-day purchases
Introduction If you’ve just moved to Canada, or are planning your move to the great white north, you’ll need a phone plan. It’s how to stay connected with friends and…
Why IRCC may refuse your visitor visa application
Foreign nationals often come to Canada for leisure, to visit family and friends, or to conduct business. To visit Canada, residents of visa-required countries* must obtain a visitor visa. However,…