Canada has officially implemented new citizenship rules that affect Canadians born or adopted outside the country, and their children. These changes are now in force under Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act, and are intended to make citizenship law clearer and more consistent for modern Canadian families living internationally.

Canada has issued an important update to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program that directly affects international students graduating in 2025 and beyond. The update clarifies eligibility rules around language requirements, field of study, and study permit timing, resolving confusion that followed earlier policy changes.

If you are an international...

Canada has strict rules about who may enter the country. Even a single past conviction—even one that seems minor or happened many years ago—can make a person inadmissible to Canada. This includes offenses such as driving under the influence (DUI/DWI), theft, assault, fraud, drug-related offenses, and more.

For individuals who need...

Many international entrepreneurs are looking at Canada as the next destination to expand their business. One of the most practical ways to enter the Canadian market is through purchasing a franchise. Whether it’s a restaurant, retail operation, tutoring center, or service brand, Canada has a strong and growing franchise industry — and...

Canadian employers in fast-moving industries often need a hiring plan that is realistic, compliant, and quick to implement. If you are considering a candidate who is a citizen of Chile, there are multiple routes to bring that person to Canada—some that require an LMIA, and others that may be LMIA-exempt depending on the...

Canada has announced new immigration measures designed to help address physician shortages across the country. These changes aim to make it easier for internationally trained doctors who are already contributing to Canada’s healthcare system to transition to permanent residence.

These steps come as provinces and territories continue to face...

The security situation in Haiti has continued to worsen, leading to ongoing instability in Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions. In response, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has activated special measures to help Canadians, permanent residents, and eligible family members who are directly affected and may need to return to Canada quickly.

Ontario has passed Bill 60 — the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act”. While most of the law focuses on housing, planning rules, and municipal infrastructure, the legislation also includes new rules tied to immigration status verification for certain government-issued documents. These changes may affect newcomers applying for Ontario driver’s licences or photo...

Ontario has confirmed that new immigration pathways will be added to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These changes follow new powers granted under Bill 30, which allows the province to introduce, update, or close OINP streams more quickly based on labour-market needs and provincial priorities.

While full details...

Canada continues to expand local immigration initiatives to help smaller communities address labor shortages and support long-term population growth. One of the newest pathways is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), and Greater Sudbury, Ontario, is among the communities selected to participate.

For skilled workers who are open to...