Chris GribbleNew measures provide work permits for CSQ applicants
The Government of Canada has launched a time-limited measure making it easier for temporary foreign workers in Quebec being assessed for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) to access employer-specific (closed)…
A third of Vermonters can get Canadian passports in wake of citizenship law changes
Around one in three Vermonters now qualifies for Canadian citizenship, following a recent change to Canada’s citizenship by descent law. On December 15, 2025, Canada eliminated its first-generation limit to…
British Columbia and New Brunswick expand access to work permits for employers in select regions
British Columbia and New Brunswick have opted into the federal government’s temporary policy, giving rural employers more flexibility to hire low-wage temporary foreign workers. The two provinces join Nova Scotia,…
Could Canada’s new citizenship law help U.S. draft dodgers?
With the U.S. set to resume mandatory draft registration this year, Canada’s new citizenship law offers would-be dodgers the unconditional right to enter Canada. In the wake of changes to…
New law gives thousands of Bay Staters claim to Canadian passports
A new law has opened the door to the Canadian passport for hundreds of thousands of Bay Staters. U.S. citizens with family ties to Massachusetts are among those most likely…
British Columbia to launch limited-time pathway to permanent residence for health authority cleaners and security staff
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has announced a new one-time initiative aimed at helping certain health authority support staff get permanent residence (PR). The program, announced April 23,…
BREAKING: British Columbia axes graduate, tech, and entry-level PR pathways, focuses on healthcare and trades workers
The Government of British Columbia has announced major changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), including 2026 priorities, the canceled launch of its student streams, and official immigration…