Canada places among world’s best countries in updated rankings
Chris GribbleCanada has placed 19th overall in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Countries rankings. The country’s strongest showing came in the Culture & Tourism scoring category, where it…
British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around…
Newfoundland and Labrador’s second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited
On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year—and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation…
Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check prior to processing. Under new instructions…
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreement
Foreign professionals applying for an *LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada under a global trade-in-services agreement now have clearer rules to follow, after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its…
Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada…
Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer
If you’re among the millions of Americans now eligible for Canadian citizenship by descent, taking extra care with your proof of citizenship application can increase your chance of on-time processing…