Composing New Musical Traditions
Chris GribbleAs a teenager, Wu Man was a celebrated instrumentalist in China, whose performances had been broadcast on national television and extensively reported in national press. Her instrument, the pipa, has…
These are the relatives who can support your citizenship by descent claim, and the ones who cannot
Marc Thibault thought his family was Canadian for as long as he could remember. He grew up in Maine, spent three decades in Nashville, and carried a surname that came…
Canada restricts common LMIA-exempt work permit to current employees
Foreign nationals can no longer be issued reciprocal employment work permits if their employment is set to begin only upon their arrival in Canada. On July 29, 2026, Canada’s immigration…
IRCC reports increased wait times for work permits and study permits
Canada’s immigration department has updated its processing time estimates for a range of temporary residence applications, with the latest figures current as of July 28—and wait times are largely on…
Tens of thousands of Michiganders may be Canadian citizens today, and not yet know it
Few U.S. states share a history as closely entwined with Canada as Michigan. Bordering the province of Ontario, the state has deep ties to its northern neighbour. As a matter…
Canada tightens financial checks for study permits
Applicants for Canadian study permits now face tougher financial checks. The immigration department detailed the stricter assessment process on the government website, in instructions to officers updated on July 24,…
A Canadian grandparent isn’t enough for a successful citizenship by descent application. You need the chain linking you both
Since the passing of Bill C-3 on December 15, 2025, the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship by descent has been removed for those born before that date. This means that…