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Alberta invites rural immigration candidates and workers in health and tech sectors in latest series of draws

​Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and March. Over 1,400 invitations were issued to candidates through the following streams and pathways: Alberta Opportunity Stream; Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway (Health Care); Alberta Express Entry Stream […]

Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected

​You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA). The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining whether your receive an ITA for permanent residence (PR). Recently, due to one specific […]

These occupations qualify for permanent residence in Ontario FCIP regions

​The three Ontario regions participating in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026. All regions have removed certain occupations from eligibility, replacing them with newly-selected occupations that match evolving local labour demands. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen Immigration Law This article will detail the 2026 priority […]

Super Visa Canada: Income Requirements, Eligibility & Latest IRCC Updates

Learn everything about the Super Visa Canada, including income requirements, LICO table, eligibility, and the latest IRCC updates. Discover how to qualify and avoid common application mistakes.  Learn everything about the Super Visa Canada, including income requirements, LICO table, eligibility, and the latest IRCC updates. Discover how to qualify and avoid common application mistakes. 

Canada ranks among 25 happiest countries

​Canada has been ranked 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, which evaluates global well-being by country. This year, Canada placed two spots below the US and ranked between Poland, in 24th place, and Taiwan, in 26th. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! The annual report was […]

Canada expands permanent residence pathway support for francophone students

​Canada has announced a new initiative to support francophone international students and graduates on their path to permanent residence (PR) The initiative gives students at the Université de Hearst—a public French-language institution whose main campus is in Hearst, Ontario—access to tailored support as they explore their long-term immigration options. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen […]

Number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles dips 10% below previous low

​The number of profiles in the Express Entry candidate pool continues its downward trend, easing competition as a net 1,172 profiles exited the pool over the latest two weeks as of March 15 (the latest data available). The most recent data on the pool’s composition, however, does not account for recent draws that issued over […]

New rules for who can work in Canada without a permit

​Canada has published new rules applying to foreign nationals seeking entry to Canada under the work permit exemption for business visitors. For many foreign nationals, seeking entry as a business visitor can be the quickest and easiest way to gain authorization to work in Canada, as many can apply at a port of entry, although […]

Banking Basics for Newcomers to Canada

​When you arrive in Canada, there are many everyday tasks to take care of. You’ll likely be looking for a place to live, setting up a phone plan, or registering for essential services. Opening a bank account is often one of the first steps. Banking in Canada may work differently from what you are used […]