Chris GribbleOntario to Regulate Immigration Consulting: The Case for Stronger Provincial Oversight of Immigration Consultants in Canada
Ontario has announced new legislation regulating immigration consulting that aims to protect newcomers against fraud and exploitation as they navigate the immigration system to Canada. Ontario has the largest share…
British Columbia and Manitoba invite PNP candidates
British Columbia and Manitoba have invited candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Note: PNPs uses different scoring systems to rank candidates’ eligibility for immigration. These scores should not…
Canada-US to change border crossing hours at multiple ports of entry in 2025
The service hours for 35 land ports of entry across the Canada-US border will change starting 12.01 am local time on January 6, 2025. Travellers who frequently cross the Canada-U.S.…
Understanding Canada’s Political System as a Newcomer
The immigrant vote is crucial to Canada’s elections. According to Statistics Canada’s data from the 2021 Census, immigrants make up 23 percent of Canada’s total population, representing nearly one in…
Housing Gaps and Immigration Restrictions: Finding the Right Balance
Canada’s housing crisis has dominated policy discussions, with concerns over affordability and availability growing louder. The federal government’s recent decision to reduce immigration targets has sparked debates on its potential…