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...

Canada is preparing to host several major events connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the 76th FIFA Congress and multiple World Cup matches in Toronto, Vancouver, and other key host cities. To support these events, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a temporary public policy allowing certain FIFA-invited foreign...

The holiday season is a busy time for international travel, and for foreign nationals living, working, or studying in Canada, planning ahead is especially important. Changes in entry rules, varying processing times, and airline document checks mean that travelers must ensure they have the proper documents to return to Canada without delays.

Most temporary residents in Canada must now apply for extensions, work permits, or study permits electronically. However, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently reaffirmed that some categories of applicants are exempt from this mandatory online submission rule and may continue to file by paper under specific circumstances.

Applying for Canadian citizenship is an exciting milestone, but completing the application accurately is essential — especially when it comes to listing your travel history. This section can be more detailed than many applicants expect. Understanding what information is required, how to gather it, and what to do if you’ve missed a trip...

In November 2025, the federal government of Canada introduced its 2025 budget under the theme of “smarter public spending and stronger capital investment.” This budget signals a shift not only in how Canada invests in infrastructure and productivity, but also in how the country’s immigration policy will evolve in response to labour-market...

The Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program has long been a cornerstone of Canada’s innovation-driven immigration system, offering permanent residency to entrepreneurs who secure support from designated incubators, venture capital firms, or angel investor groups.

However, the recently introduced Bill C-12 may significantly alter the way Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages...

If you are a Canadian permanent resident traveling abroad and your PR card has expired, been lost, or stolen, you may face challenges returning to Canada. The good news is that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows permanent residents to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter the country by...