​Henley & Partners just released their latest global passport rankings, and the Canadian passport continues to place among the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. The Henley Passport Index listed Canada as coming in eighth out of nearly 200 passports, offering visa-free travel to 181 destinations. Canada once again ranks ahead of the US passport,
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Henley & Partners just released their latest global passport rankings, and the Canadian passport continues to place among the top 10 most powerful passports worldwide. The Henley Passport Index listed Canada as coming in eighth out of nearly 200 passports, offering visa-free travel to 181 destinations. Canada once again ranks ahead of the US passport, […]

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​Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications—and wait times have declined for many. Most notably, wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program submissions has finally decreased (by four months), and Parent and Grandparent Program applications (to settle outside Quebec) saw a three-month drop in
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications—and wait times have declined for many. Most notably, wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program submissions has finally decreased (by four months), and Parent and Grandparent Program applications (to settle outside Quebec) saw a three-month drop in […]

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​Working in certain occupations for as little as six months can greatly increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) To access these benefits, candidates must gain work experience in one of the occupations contained in Express Entry’s categories and wait for an eligible draw to be selected for
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Working in certain occupations for as little as six months can greatly increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR) To access these benefits, candidates must gain work experience in one of the occupations contained in Express Entry’s categories and wait for an eligible draw to be selected for […]

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​In 2026, the Canadian government is expected to make numerous announcements regarding its immigration system. From the launch of new pathways to permanent residence (PR) to tightening eligibility for work permits, these changes are expected over the course of the year. To consider the largest number of data points simultaneously, we decided to ask AI
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In 2026, the Canadian government is expected to make numerous announcements regarding its immigration system. From the launch of new pathways to permanent residence (PR) to tightening eligibility for work permits, these changes are expected over the course of the year. To consider the largest number of data points simultaneously, we decided to ask AI […]

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​As travel rules continue to shift and global uncertainty grows, more people are turning to second citizenship as a source of long-term security. Even celebrities such as George Clooney and Rosie O’ Donnell have acquired or are seeking to acquire dual citizenship (and the passport that comes with it)—French citizenship for the former and Irish
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As travel rules continue to shift and global uncertainty grows, more people are turning to second citizenship as a source of long-term security. Even celebrities such as George Clooney and Rosie O’ Donnell have acquired or are seeking to acquire dual citizenship (and the passport that comes with it)—French citizenship for the former and Irish […]

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