Unlocking Canadian Citizenship: How Your Great-Grandparent Can Make You a Citizen
If you have a Canadian great-grandparent, you might be eligible for Canadian citizenship, even if your lineage has been abroad for generations without any previous Canadian passport holders in your family.If you can establish your connection to your Canadian...
New Police Certificate Requirements for International Experience Canada Work Permits
Canada has recently updated the police certificate requirements for foreign nationals applying for work permits through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The new instructions specify that the applicant's police certificate for their current country of...
Canada Offers Second Chance to Ugandan Asylum Seekers
Many individuals from Uganda who had faced imminent removal from Canada will be given a second chance at obtaining protected person status.New measures announced on June 19 apply to Ugandan nationals and former residents of Uganda who received a final negative...
Latest Express Entry Draws and ITA Statistics in 2026
The government of Canada has recently issued a significant number of invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. In a recent draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, 955 ITAs were issued. To qualify for this draw, candidates were required...
Prince Edward Island’s Largest Provincial Nomination Draw of 2026
On June 18, Prince Edward Island conducted its most significant draw of 2026, inviting 182 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Invitations were extended to candidates working in high-demand occupations and sectors within the province.Key Details of the...
How to Expedite Your Canadian Citizenship Certificate Processing
A proof of citizenship certificate is the document that confirms you’re already Canadian. The processing time for this certificate has increased to 15 months due to a surge in applications, particularly from Americans eligible under Bill C-3. This delay can be...
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Issues Invitations for Skilled Workers
On June 18, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued invitations to apply for provincial nomination to 124 candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.Candidates invited in this round had declared that they...
Canada Reverses Decision on Citizenship Certificates: What You Need to Know
Recent developments have seen a reversal in the decision regarding Canadian citizenship certificates. Less than a week after requesting flagged applicants to surrender their certificates, the government has started issuing 'revalidation letters' confirming the...
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program: Latest Draw Details
Recently, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited 279 high economic impact candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended based on wage or salary tied to a TEER 0–3 job offer, or profile registration score.This draw...
New Guidelines for Canadian Citizenship by Descent Applications
Canada's citizenship department has recently updated its guidance on proof of Canadian lineage for citizenship by descent applications, setting higher standards for supporting documentation.The new requirements specify that documents proving descent must originate...