Chris GribbleManitoba invites over 100 provincial nominee candidates in first draw of June
On June 4, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination through its Skilled Worker Stream. Invitations were issued to individuals who declared…
Little Canada in America: How Bill C-3 is restoring Canadian citizenship to descendants of Quebec’s great migration
Between 1840 and 1930, nearly one million French Canadians left the province of Quebec for a new life in the U.S. Today, thanks to a sweeping change in Canadian law…
Alberta invites over 1,500 candidates in latest series of draws, targeting in-demand occupations
Between May 20–June 2, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held seven draws in which it invited select candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were sent to professionals in…
Josh Duhamel is among the millions of Americans who became Canadian citizens when Canada changed its citizenship law
Josh Duhamel, best known for his role in the Transformers franchise, has joked in an interview that he is “basically Canadian,” having been born just miles south of the Canadian…
BREAKING: Quebec extends special work permits to spouses of applicants for permanent selection
Spouses and common-law partners of applicants for permanent selection in Quebec can obtain special work permits through a new temporary public policy. Under the policy, a spouse or common-law partner…
Canada tightens entry requirements for sea arrival from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea. The new entry requirement applies equally to those arriving by ferry, commercial vessels, and…
Canada plans to fast-track work permits for AI professionals
On June 4, the federal government announced plans for an expedited work permit stream for AI professionals. The proposed AI worker stream could provide for start-to-finish issuance of work permits…