Vancouver, British Columbia, has ranked among the top 10 most livable cities in the world, in the 2026 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) It is the only North American city to make it onto the EIU’s top 10 list, for the second consecutive year. The 2026 edition of the EIU’s […]
Beginning July 10, the federal government will start processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications in eight regions across Canada, including in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina. Other regions, such as Saskatoon and Kamloops, are now no longer eligible for low-wage LMIA processing until at least October 9. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation From […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs in a draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 392; and Created an […]
The top five safest cities in North America are all located in Canada, split between Ontario and Quebec, according to Numbeo’s North America-specific city safety index. Canada’s showing remains strong across the top 10 list as well, accounting for six of the 10 safest cities in North America. Numbeo’s Current Safety Index by City is […]
After Canada’s citizenship law changed on December 15, 2025, millions of Americans are waking up to the reality that they are also Canadian citizens. If your spouse is one of them, through their ancestry, they can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship. If Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirms their citizenship, they’ll receive a […]
A greater share of employers have been breaking the rules of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Of 1,488 compliance inspections completed from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, 12% of employers were found to be non-compliant, up from 10% for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to a press release published by Employment and […]
Processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have increased for the high-wage and low-wage streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). On the other hand, three streams saw LMIA wait times decline—most notably the permanent resident stream, which fell by about two weeks. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation ESDC, the federal department […]
Since Bill C-3 took effect in December 2025, citizenship by descent has been one of the fastest-moving stories in Canadian immigration. In June 2026, it became turbulent, when Canada’s citizenship department began reviewing certificates it had already issued. Get a Free Consultation on Applying for Proof of Canadian Citizenship This article explains what applicants can […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 420; and Created an […]
Permanent residence processing times have declined by one to two months for many economic immigration and family sponsorship applicants, according to the immigration department’s July 7 processing times update. This applies to Canadian Experience Class, base Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and Quebec Business Class (QBC) applicants, as well as Parent and Grandparent (PGP) submissions. See […]
