Ontario remains Canada’s economic hub, but the cost of living in Ontario now varies dramatically between cities. With the province’s minimum wage rising to $17.60 per hour in October 2025, many newcomers and residents are reassessing where to live to maximize their income. Whether you’re considering immigrating to Canada or [...]
Canada remains one of the world’s most popular destinations for international education. With over half a million students enrolled each year, many bring their families along — and spouses or common-law partners of these students may qualify for an Open Work Permit (OWP). This permit allows them to work in [...]
Did you know that having a Canadian grandparent may open the door to Canadian citizenship — even if you or your parents were born abroad? Recent changes in Canada’s citizenship policies mean more people than ever could qualify for proof of Canadian citizenship and, ultimately, a Canadian passport. This guide [...]
Canada has become one of the top destinations for international students because it combines high-quality education with strong opportunities to gain work experience. Understanding work while studying in Canada rules is essential to stay compliant with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and to protect your future immigration options. This [...]
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a lifeline for employers facing labour shortages and for workers looking to build a career in Canada. However, recent changes to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) advertising rules are changing the way employers recruit and how job seekers apply. Effective immediately, employers [...]
Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) continues to be one of the most transparent immigration streams in Canada. Unlike many other provinces, PEI publishes a public schedule of planned Expression of Interest (EOI) draws, allowing candidates to plan ahead with more certainty. If you’re considering moving to Canada [...]
Canada has long been known as a destination of opportunity, attracting skilled workers, students, and families from across the globe. Yet 2025 data reveals a growing challenge: while refugees and family-sponsored immigrants are largely staying, skilled immigrants are leaving Canada in record numbers. According to Statistics Canada, more than 851,000 [...]
Introduction: Why Your Job Offer Matters for Canadian Immigration In Canada’s ever-evolving immigration landscape, your job offer can open doors to permanent residency (PR) and long-term stability. Programs such as the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), and the Francophone [...]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its application processing times since mid-July 2025, with several key changes affecting permanent residency, work permits, study permits, temporary resident visas, and citizenship applications. Knowing how these timelines shift is crucial for planning your next steps toward living, working, or studying in [...]
In recent weeks, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has claimed that the federal government issued 105,000 Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) permits in the first half of 2025, surpassing the “cap” of 82,000. On the surface, this seems like a dramatic breach of Canada’s immigration targets—but the numbers tell a different story. [...]
