Nova Scotia and Quebec are the first provinces to participate in the new temporary public policy granting rural employers the ability to retain or increase their proportion of low-wage temporary foreign workers. "Rural" in this context is defined as those areas that...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced updated processing times for economic immigration and citizenship applications on April 7, 2026.The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) processing time has improved to six months from seven,...

Canada Removes Co-op Work Permit Requirement for International StudentsEffective April 1, 2026, post-secondary international students in Canada no longer need a co-op work permit for required placements such as co-ops, internships, and practicums. They can now utilize...

Discover how recent changes in Canadian citizenship laws could open doors for New Englanders to claim Canadian citizenship and enjoy the benefits it offers. The law now allows individuals born before December 15, 2025, to inherit Canadian citizenship regardless of...

On April 9, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its most recent immigration draw, extending invitations through both pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were selected if they had been directly invited by the MPNP as part of a...

Canada is currently considering significant modifications to its Express Entry system that would emphasize earnings and job offers while diminishing the importance of Canadian work experience.Recent consultations have revealed that candidates in higher-paying...