Chris GribbleNova Scotia launches initiative to connect Express Entry candidates with job offers
Nova Scotia has begun sending out Notices of Interest (NOIs) to Express Entry candidates, to connect them with employers in priority sectors that are experiencing labour shortages. As of the…
IRCC releases updated processing times for temporary residence applications
On May 20, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest processing time estimates for newly-submitted applications. Significant improvements to wait time can be seen across various application types,…
Starting a Small Business in Canada as a Newcomer: 5 Steps From Legal Eligibility and Registration to Taxes and Funding
Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore. If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how…
Starting a Small Business in Canada as a Newcomer: 5 Steps From Legal Eligibility and Registration to Taxes and Funding
Are you thinking about starting a business in Canada? This is an exciting step, with some new processes to explore. If you’re a newcomer, it is helpful to learn how…
Unaccompanied minors exempted from Canada’s asylum ban
Canada’s one-year ban on asylum claims no longer applies to unaccompanied minors. On May 19, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instituted a new temporary public policy, exempting unaccompanied…
What’s Lena Diab done with Canada’s immigration system in her first year as minister?
Three trends have emerged in the direction of Canadian immigration under the first year of Lena Metlege Diab’s tenure as immigration minister: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection,…
Shiloh Jolie is among the Americans who are now U.S.-Canadian dual citizens, after Canada changed its citizenship law
Shiloh Jolie is among the many Americans who acquired Canadian citizenship by descent when Canada changed its citizenship law. On December 15, 2025, changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act removed the…