Chris GribbleCanada extends work permit measures for Ukrainians
The Government of Canada has announced that new measures will be put into place for Ukrainian nationals who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and…
Eight Canadian immigration changes effective April 1
The last two days have seen several immigration measures come into effect in Canada. This includes increased Canadian citizenship and passport fees and flexible income requirements for those thinking of…
Thousands of CEC candidates invited in final draw of March
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 2,250 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience…
Ottawa shifts key PNP eligibility decisions to provinces and territories
Provinces and territories now have greater authority to assess whether Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates intend to reside in their jurisdiction and can become economically established in Canada. As of…
Italy made acquiring citizenship by descent harder, while Canada made it easier
Last year, millions lost their right to Italian citizenship after Italy significantly tightened its citizenship by descent rules, while Canada went in the opposite direction. Since March 2025, Italian citizenship…
How Canada will handle groups of immigration applications with new C-12 powers
Canada’s new immigration law gives the government broad authority to cancel, suspend, or change immigration documents and applications in bulk. Now that Bill C-12 has received royal assent, Immigration, Refugees…
Canada broadens work permit access for ineligible asylum claimants
Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to help certain foreign nationals in Canada obtain or keep open work permits after their refugee claims are found ineligible for referral to…