Canada is experiencing a significant increase in demand for proof of Canadian citizenship, while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is processing applications at a slower pace. According to the latest figures, IRCC finalized only 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July 2026. This represents a notable decline compared with [...]

For many families in the United States, a Canadian connection may be much closer than they realize. A parent, grandparent or earlier ancestor may have been born or lived in Canada before the family eventually moved south. A major change to Canada’s citizenship law has made these family connections more [...]

Canada is considering major changes to Express Entry that could reshape which skilled workers receive priority for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada. As part of its 2027 consultations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reviewing a new four-part approach to Express Entry category-based selection. The public survey is open [...]

The changes introduced through Bill C-3 have created new opportunities for many people with Canadian ancestry. If you have a Canadian grandparent or another Canadian ancestor, you may now qualify for Canadian Citizenship by Descent—but having a Canadian relative alone does not automatically make the application successful. To officially prove [...]

Workers in five Canadian provinces are set to receive higher minimum wages starting October 1, 2026. The changes will affect employees in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (PEI), providing higher hourly earnings for many workers. For newcomers to Canada, international students, temporary foreign workers, and people [...]

Canada has introduced important LMIA rule changes in 2026 that may affect employers hiring temporary foreign workers and individuals applying for an employer-specific work permit. The latest updates focus particularly on low-wage LMIA applications, workforce calculations at individual work locations, and the time available for certain workers in Canada to [...]

For people trying to prove their Canadian citizenship by descent, waiting times have become a major concern. As of September 3, 2026, the reported processing time for a new Canadian citizenship certificate application has reached 33 months, meaning some applicants could potentially wait almost three years to receive formal proof [...]

Canada has introduced new counter-tariffs on U.S. products effective September 8, 2026, creating potential cost pressures for consumers, businesses and industries across the country. The new measures come in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. According to the Government of Canada, the new Canadian tariffs cover approximately $27.6 billion [...]

Canada’s Express Entry system could be heading toward significant changes after a new report from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) called for a major rethink of how economic immigrants are selected. Published on September 1, 2026, RBC’s A Smarter Immigration Strategy argues that Canada should place greater emphasis on [...]

Ontario has introduced a redesigned immigration pathway that changes how many foreign workers can pursue permanent residence in Ontario. The new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream places employers at the centre of the process, making employer participation an important first step for workers with qualifying job offers. The changes are part [...]