Chris GribbleOntario overhauls OINP streams, invitation criteria through immigration regulations
On May 30, 2026, all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination categories (streams) will lose their legal basis as part of a suite of regulation changes that will come…
Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descent
Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can…
Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsement
On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year. This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the…
British Columbia unveils requirements for new time-limited pathway to permanent residence
The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote…
Hacks to save time and money for your first month in Calgary as an international student
International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources. We’ve spoken with international students and compiled…
Start here to avoid information overload for your first month in Toronto as an international student
International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment. Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system.…
Canada expands access to work permits for spouses of Quebec healthcare workers
Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026. Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer…