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...

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...