Chris GribbleUniversity of Toronto tops Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge in global research ranking
The University of Toronto (U of T) has topped Oxford, Cambridge, and six Ivy League schools in the latest worldwide rankings for academic research. U of T took fourth place…
Thousands of American felons have right to enter Canada without rehabilitation, under Canada’s new citizenship law
U.S. citizens with criminal records used to face a high bar when seeking entry to Canada. For many Americans, that’s no longer the case, in the wake of changes to…
British Columbia issues over 350 invitations to skilled workers and entrepreneurs in first draw of June
On June 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw inviting in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination. The BCPNP extended no less than 357…
Processing times ease for temporary residence applicants
On June 3, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications, with changes evident across several categories. The latest figures released by Immigration, Refugees and…
With Medicare approaching a fiscal cliff, American retirees set sights on Canadian health insurance
With federal funding for Medicare under pressure, some American retirees have found solace in a backup plan: health insurance publicly funded by the Canadian government. Today, millions of Americans qualify…
Newfoundland and Labrador expands work permit access in rural areas
Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to opt into the federal government’s temporary public policy, which allows rural employers more flexibility when hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers. Only employers…
Three steps candidates can take to prepare for the reforms to permanent residence selection through Express Entry
With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification…
Moving to South Florida: A Guide for Canadian Jewish Families
Key takeaways South Florida has approximately 650,000 Jewish residents — the third largest Jewish community in North America Boca Raton, Aventura, Sunny Isles, and Deerfield Beach have especially large, well-established…