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Could Canada’s new citizenship law help U.S. draft dodgers?

With the U.S. set to resume mandatory draft registration this year, Canada’s new citizenship law offers would-be dodgers the unconditional right to enter Canada. In the wake of changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act in December of 2025, which removed the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry are now legally
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With the U.S. set to resume mandatory draft registration this year, Canada’s new citizenship law offers would-be dodgers the unconditional right to enter Canada. In the wake of changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act in December of 2025, which removed the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry are now legally […]

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April 24, 2026/by Ali

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New law gives thousands of Bay Staters claim to Canadian passports

A new law has opened the door to the Canadian passport for hundreds of thousands of Bay Staters. U.S. citizens with family ties to Massachusetts are among those most likely to be able to obtain Canadian passports, now that changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act have eliminated the generational limit for inheriting Canadian citizenship for Americans
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A new law has opened the door to the Canadian passport for hundreds of thousands of Bay Staters. U.S. citizens with family ties to Massachusetts are among those most likely to be able to obtain Canadian passports, now that changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act have eliminated the generational limit for inheriting Canadian citizenship for Americans […]

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April 24, 2026/by Ali

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British Columbia to launch limited-time pathway to permanent residence for health authority cleaners and security staff

British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has announced a new one-time initiative aimed at helping certain health authority support staff get permanent residence (PR). The program, announced April 23, offers a special, targeted settlement opportunity for workers in cleaning and security occupations that are rarely targeted for PR. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP
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British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has announced a new one-time initiative aimed at helping certain health authority support staff get permanent residence (PR). The program, announced April 23, offers a special, targeted settlement opportunity for workers in cleaning and security occupations that are rarely targeted for PR. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP […]

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April 24, 2026/by Ali

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BREAKING: British Columbia axes graduate, tech, and entry-level PR pathways, focuses on healthcare and trades workers

The Government of British Columbia has announced major changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), including 2026 priorities, the cancelled launch of its student streams, and official immigration pathway closures. As part of its Program restructuring, British Columbia will be shifting its focus to the prioritization of healthcare and trades workers, with the
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The Government of British Columbia has announced major changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP), including 2026 priorities, the cancelled launch of its student streams, and official immigration pathway closures. As part of its Program restructuring, British Columbia will be shifting its focus to the prioritization of healthcare and trades workers, with the […]

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April 24, 2026/by Ali

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Canada extends policy offering safe haven to foreign nationals stranded in Gaza

Foreign nationals who are, or were, in Gaza and who hold an approved Canadian temporary resident visa under previous special measures now have nearly two more years to make the trip Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy allowing foreign nationals in Gaza to enter Canada as visitors and exempting
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Foreign nationals who are, or were, in Gaza and who hold an approved Canadian temporary resident visa under previous special measures now have nearly two more years to make the trip Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy allowing foreign nationals in Gaza to enter Canada as visitors and exempting […]

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April 23, 2026/by Ali

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Building Your Credit History in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers

If you are new to Canada, you may hear people talk about credit scores. But what exactly are they? A credit score is a three-digit number based on information in your credit report. It gives Canadian lenders an idea of how you have managed credit. Start Building Your Credit History with TD Businesses may also
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If you are new to Canada, you may hear people talk about credit scores. But what exactly are they? A credit score is a three-digit number based on information in your credit report. It gives Canadian lenders an idea of how you have managed credit. Start Building Your Credit History with TD Businesses may also […]

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April 23, 2026/by Ali

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Northwest Territories holds first-ever immigration draw, announces schedule for rest of 2026

After having shifted to an Expression of Interest system in early 2026, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has released the results of its first immigration draw, held on March 25. The selection round saw a total of 65 candidates invited through the Employer-Driven Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The NTNP has
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After having shifted to an Expression of Interest system in early 2026, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has released the results of its first immigration draw, held on March 25. The selection round saw a total of 65 candidates invited through the Employer-Driven Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams The NTNP has […]

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April 23, 2026/by Ali

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Ontario invites over 900 Master’s and PhD graduates to apply for provincial nomination

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has just issued more invitations under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams—its second such selection round in 2026. On April 22, the province invited over 900 international student graduates currently residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit to apply for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has just issued more invitations under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams—its second such selection round in 2026. On April 22, the province invited over 900 international student graduates currently residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit to apply for provincial nomination. Assess your eligibility […]

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April 22, 2026/by Ali

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Prioritization of higher earning workers for permanent residence through Express Entry may come sooner than expected, officials say

Higher-earning workers may be prioritized for permanent residence sooner than previously anticipated, under the planned overhaul of Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship system for selecting skilled immigrants. Although the full suite of planned changes to Express Entry is expected to be implemented 12 – 18 months from now, the new High-Wage Occupation factor
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Higher-earning workers may be prioritized for permanent residence sooner than previously anticipated, under the planned overhaul of Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship system for selecting skilled immigrants. Although the full suite of planned changes to Express Entry is expected to be implemented 12 – 18 months from now, the new High-Wage Occupation factor […]

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April 22, 2026/by Ali

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New law grants Canadian citizenship to millions of Americans: are their spouses and children also US-Canadian dual citizens?

Since Canada changed its citizenship law last December, thousands of Americans have been discovering that they became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight, as did their children. If you’re an American with even one Canadian ancestor, no matter how many generations removed, you and your children are among the newly-minted U.S.-Canadian dual citizens. Get a Free Consultation
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Since Canada changed its citizenship law last December, thousands of Americans have been discovering that they became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight, as did their children. If you’re an American with even one Canadian ancestor, no matter how many generations removed, you and your children are among the newly-minted U.S.-Canadian dual citizens. Get a Free Consultation […]

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April 22, 2026/by Ali