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Canada tightens entry requirements for sea arrival from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea. The new entry requirement applies equally to those arriving by ferry, commercial vessels, and private vessels. The following individuals are exempt from the new eTA requirement: Passengers arriving by cruise ship. Seafarers working on commercial vessels (e.g., fishing boats).
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Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea. The new entry requirement applies equally to those arriving by ferry, commercial vessels, and private vessels. The following individuals are exempt from the new eTA requirement: Passengers arriving by cruise ship. Seafarers working on commercial vessels (e.g., fishing boats). […]

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June 5, 2026/by Ali

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Canada plans to fast-track work permits for AI professionals

On June 4, the federal government announced plans for an expedited work permit stream for AI professionals. The proposed AI worker stream could provide for start-to-finish issuance of work permits in 20 days or less. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The AI worker stream would be implemented through Canada’s existing Global Talent Stream (GTS)
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On June 4, the federal government announced plans for an expedited work permit stream for AI professionals. The proposed AI worker stream could provide for start-to-finish issuance of work permits in 20 days or less. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation The AI worker stream would be implemented through Canada’s existing Global Talent Stream (GTS) […]

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June 5, 2026/by Ali

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Your Canadian ancestry could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars – here’s how

Since Bill C-3 came into effect on December 15, 2025, thousands of Americans have been rediscovering their Canadian ancestry. The bill eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit, making anyone born before December 15, 2025, who can trace a continuous line of descent to a Canadian ancestor, a Canadian citizen by descent. Get a Free Consultation on Applying
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Since Bill C-3 came into effect on December 15, 2025, thousands of Americans have been rediscovering their Canadian ancestry. The bill eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit, making anyone born before December 15, 2025, who can trace a continuous line of descent to a Canadian ancestor, a Canadian citizen by descent. Get a Free Consultation on Applying […]

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June 5, 2026/by Ali

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University of Toronto tops Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge in global research ranking

The University of Toronto (U of T) has topped Oxford, Cambridge, and six Ivy League schools in the latest worldwide rankings for academic research. U of T took fourth place for academic research in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026 edition of the Global 2,000 list, being outranked only by Harvard, Stanford, and
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The University of Toronto (U of T) has topped Oxford, Cambridge, and six Ivy League schools in the latest worldwide rankings for academic research. U of T took fourth place for academic research in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2026 edition of the Global 2,000 list, being outranked only by Harvard, Stanford, and […]

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June 4, 2026/by Ali

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Thousands of American felons have right to enter Canada without rehabilitation, under Canada’s new citizenship law

U.S. citizens with criminal records used to face a high bar when seeking entry to Canada. For many Americans, that’s no longer the case, in the wake of changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. Last December, the Canadian government removed the generational limit for inheriting Canadian citizenship for anyone born prior to December 15, 2025, anywhere in
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U.S. citizens with criminal records used to face a high bar when seeking entry to Canada. For many Americans, that’s no longer the case, in the wake of changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. Last December, the Canadian government removed the generational limit for inheriting Canadian citizenship for anyone born prior to December 15, 2025, anywhere in […]

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June 4, 2026/by Ali

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British Columbia issues over 350 invitations to skilled workers and entrepreneurs in first draw of June

On June 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw inviting in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination. The BCPNP extended no less than 357 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in construction trades and care-related occupations, as well as individuals interested in establishing a new business or taking over
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On June 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) conducted a draw inviting in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination. The BCPNP extended no less than 357 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in construction trades and care-related occupations, as well as individuals interested in establishing a new business or taking over […]

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June 4, 2026/by Ali

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Processing times ease for temporary residence applicants

On June 3, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications, with changes evident across several categories. The latest figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that wait times have remained broadly stable, with several improvements and only a few increases. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation
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On June 3, Canada’s immigration department updated its processing time estimates for various temporary residence applications, with changes evident across several categories. The latest figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show that wait times have remained broadly stable, with several improvements and only a few increases. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]

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June 3, 2026/by Ali

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With Medicare approaching a fiscal cliff, American retirees set sights on Canadian health insurance

With federal funding for Medicare under pressure, some American retirees have found solace in a backup plan: health insurance publicly funded by the Canadian government. Today, millions of Americans qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent, in the wake of the removal of the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship. Under the new citizenship law, any
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With federal funding for Medicare under pressure, some American retirees have found solace in a backup plan: health insurance publicly funded by the Canadian government. Today, millions of Americans qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent, in the wake of the removal of the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship. Under the new citizenship law, any […]

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June 3, 2026/by Ali

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Newfoundland and Labrador expands work permit access in rural areas

Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to opt into the federal government’s temporary public policy, which allows rural employers more flexibility when hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers. Only employers in areas outside Newfoundland and Labrador census metropolitan areas, as determined by Statistics Canada, are eligible under this policy. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation
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Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest province to opt into the federal government’s temporary public policy, which allows rural employers more flexibility when hiring low-wage temporary foreign workers. Only employers in areas outside Newfoundland and Labrador census metropolitan areas, as determined by Statistics Canada, are eligible under this policy. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation […]

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June 3, 2026/by Ali

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Three steps candidates can take to prepare for the reforms to permanent residence selection through Express Entry

With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification (if applicable), and re-taking an immigration language test. Book an immigration language test with CELPIP Given that the proposed reforms are currently working their way through the
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With the federal government currently undergoing a major overhaul of Express Entry, its flagship system for selecting permanent residents, foreign nationals can immediately take action by focusing on skilled work experience, obtaining a certificate of qualification (if applicable), and re-taking an immigration language test. Book an immigration language test with CELPIP Given that the proposed reforms are currently working their way through the […]

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June 3, 2026/by Ali