Chris GribbleCanada pauses processing of some citizenship-by-descent applications, clarifies rules for those under review
Canada’s immigration department has temporarily stopped finalizing some new citizenship-by-descent applications, according to reporting by Global News and The Canadian Press. The pause follows letters sent to a few dozen…
Alberta launches new online tool to help foreign nationals assess AAIP eligibility
Alberta has launched a new digital tool to help foreign nationals determine which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) streams they may qualify for. Users are prompted to complete a brief…
The Bill C-3 paradox: Millions now qualify for Canadian citizenship, but few will apply
The United States is now home to millions of secret Canadians who have no idea that they are currently eligible for a second citizenship, passport, and all the rights that…
Canada moved the goalposts for proof of citizenship applicants, lawyers say
Canadian citizenship certificate holders have been instructed to surrender their certificates for having broken rules they were never told. On June 13, 2026, an unknown number of Canadian citizen by…
These temporary residence applicants are seeing shorter wait times
On June 17, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence categories, showing shorter wait times for some applicants. In-Canada work permit timelines…
Forced surrender of Canadian citizenship certificates may be unconstitutional, experts say
Holders of proof of Canadian citizenship certificates may have had their constitutional rights violated by the federal government. On June 13, 2026, the Registrar of citizenship issued letters en masse…
IRCC’s total application backlog drops to lowest level since July 2025
The immigration department’s total application backlog has continued to shrink, with newly released figures for April 2026 showing it reached its lowest level since July 2025. The most notable changes…