How Canada Permanent Residents Can Vote For New Liberal Party Leader
Chris GribblePermanent residents of Canada are able to become a member or registered supporter of the Liberal Party so they can vote for its new leader. They must do so by…
Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program…
What is Pierre Poilievre’s stance on immigration?
Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada.…
Re-opening of Northwest Territories Nominee Program postponed
The government of the Northwest Territories has announced that it will not be re-opening the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) on January 16, 2025, as had been planned. Prior to…
Canada-U.S. Permanent Resident Border Data Sharing Raises Concerns
Canada and the U.S. have quietly agreed to begin automatically sharing the details of every permanent resident crossing the border in a move that raises serious privacy concerns. A deal…
New rules for transferring schools as an international student in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted new rules for international students transferring schools. Now, depending on your situation, you may require a new study permit to transfer schools.…
IRCC Moves To Restrict Open Work Permits For Temporary Resident Family Members
Canada has announced significant updates to the Open Work Permit eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers. These changes, effective January 21, 2025, aim to align temporary…