House votes to remove proposed restrictions to citizenship rights
Chris GribbleCanadians born abroad will enjoy greater rights, should the most recent version of the citizenship bill become law. On Nov 3, the House of Commons voted to remove the latest…
Tips for Newcomers Starting with Self-Directed Investing
Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your…
Tips for Newcomers Starting with Self-Directed Investing
Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your…
Federal government on track to undershoot international student admissions target
Canada admitted less than a third of its annual target number of international students over the first eight months of 2025. From January 2025 through August 2025, the federal government…
Canada revises list of countries requiring immigration medical exams for temporary residence applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the countries and territories that require an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) for temporary residence applicants, adding four new regions, and removing six.…
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program expands criteria for suspending or returning applications
Ontario provincial nominee applicants may now see their applications returned or suspended under a wider range of circumstances. Ontario has amended Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regulations to broaden the…
How to get an open work permit in Canada
Open work permits, which allow holders to work for almost any employer in Canada, are available for foreign nationals in specific situations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the…