​In Lewiston, Maine, there’s a neighbourhood that old-timers still call Little Canada. The French-language newspaper is gone. The Grey Nuns’ hospital closed decades ago. The textile mills that drew nearly a million French Canadians across the border stand mostly silent. But the descendants are still here. And under a law that took effect in December
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In Lewiston, Maine, there’s a neighbourhood that old-timers still call Little Canada. The French-language newspaper is gone. The Grey Nuns’ hospital closed decades ago. The textile mills that drew nearly a million French Canadians across the border stand mostly silent. But the descendants are still here. And under a law that took effect in December […]

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​The last two days have seen several immigration measures come into effect in Canada. This includes increased Canadian citizenship and passport fees and flexible income requirements for those thinking of sponsoring parents and grandparents for the super visa. Here’s a look at what’s been implemented on March 31 or April 1, and who these changes
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The last two days have seen several immigration measures come into effect in Canada. This includes increased Canadian citizenship and passport fees and flexible income requirements for those thinking of sponsoring parents and grandparents for the super visa. Here’s a look at what’s been implemented on March 31 or April 1, and who these changes […]

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​Provinces and territories now have greater authority to assess whether Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates intend to reside in their jurisdiction and can become economically established in Canada. As of March 30, 2026, regulatory changes transfer two key assessment responsibilities from the federal government to the provinces and territories (PTs). This means moving forward, PTs
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Provinces and territories now have greater authority to assess whether Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates intend to reside in their jurisdiction and can become economically established in Canada. As of March 30, 2026, regulatory changes transfer two key assessment responsibilities from the federal government to the provinces and territories (PTs). This means moving forward, PTs […]

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​Canada’s new immigration law gives the government broad authority to cancel, suspend, or change immigration documents and applications in bulk. Now that Bill C-12 has received royal assent, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has laid out how these powers will work in practice — and what safeguards are in place. Here’s what you need
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Canada’s new immigration law gives the government broad authority to cancel, suspend, or change immigration documents and applications in bulk. Now that Bill C-12 has received royal assent, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has laid out how these powers will work in practice — and what safeguards are in place. Here’s what you need […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program nominees. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802; and Created an Express
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program nominees. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802; and Created an Express […]

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