May 13, 2025 Lena Metlege Diab Appointed as Canada’s New Immigration Minister: A Chance to Address Past Challenges On May 13, 2025, Lena Metlege Diab was named Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship under Prime Minister Mark Carney, as reported by CIC News. This marks the second leadership change in the immigration portfolio since Carney took office, following the brief tenure of Rachel Bendayan, who was appointed... Read More
Apr 16, 2025 Navigating Canada’s LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for Summer Camp Counsellors: New Requirements for 2025 As summer approaches, international applicants eyeing camp counsellor positions in Canada must stay informed about recent changes to immigration requirements. Notably, as of March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandates police certificates for all overnight camp counsellor work permit applicants. This blog post outlines these updates and provides... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Navigating New U.S. Entry Requirements for Canadian Travelers: What You Need to Know As cross-border travel between Canada and the United States remains a vital aspect of both nations’ economies and cultures, recent changes to U.S. immigration policies are creating new considerations for Canadian travelers. New Registration Requirement for Canadian Visitors: What’s Changing? Effective April 11, 2025, Canadian visitors aged 14 and older... Read More
Apr 7, 2025 Delays in Provincial Nominee Program Processing Times: A Growing Concern for Immigration Applicants Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has long been a vital pathway for skilled individuals seeking permanent residency, enabling provinces to address specific economic and labor market needs. However, an article published by The Toronto Star, titled "Provincial immigration applicants in Canada see soaring processing times. They say the system is... Read More
Mar 27, 2025 Québec’s Simplified LMIA Process: Significant Changes for Employers in 2025 On February 24, 2025, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) released a revised list of occupations eligible for the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for foreign workers destined for Québec. This update marks a substantial shift... Read More
Mar 25, 2025 Major Changes to Canada’s Express Entry System: No More 200 or 50 Arranged Employment Extra Points On December 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant update to the Express Entry system, aimed at enhancing integrity and reducing fraudulent practices. Effective March 25, 2025, IRCC will implement changes to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) that could impact both current candidates in the Express... Read More
Mar 21, 2025 Nova Scotia Nominee Program Entrepreneur Stream Introduction This guide provides a detailed overview of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Entrepreneur Stream. It explains who can apply, how points are awarded, the step-by-step application process, financial requirements, and timelines. It also highlights business opportunities in Nova Scotia and factors influencing your chances of success. Key takeaways... Read More
Mar 14, 2025 Rachel Bendayan: Canada’s New Immigration Minister On March 14, 2025, Rachel Bendayan was named Canada’s new Immigration Minister as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle ahead of the 2025 federal election. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with immigration policy under the microscope amid a series of crisis and problems. So, who is... Read More
Mar 10, 2025 IRCC’s 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program: Key Updates On March 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its plans for the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, a vital avenue for Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their loved ones. Family reunification remains a cornerstone of Canada’s immigration system, and this update provides insight into... Read More
Mar 3, 2025 EB-5 Update: President Trump’s $5 Million “Gold Card” Proposal – The End of EB-5 or a New Path for Wealthy Investors? The U.S. immigration landscape is once again in the spotlight following President Trump’s unexpected announcement on February 25, 2025, introducing the “Trump Gold Card”—a proposed $5 million investor visa that would replace the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Billed as an exclusive pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship, this initiative... Read More
Feb 27, 2025 IRCC Publishes 2025 Express Entry Plans: French Speakers, Labour Shortages, and CEC Talent On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its strategy for the Express Entry system in the coming year, signaling a targeted approach to addressing Canada’s pressing labour shortages. IRCC’s latest update emphasizes two key priorities for Express Entry in 2025: category-based selection rounds and an increased... Read More
Feb 27, 2025 Medical Inadmissibility: Understanding Excessive Demand on Health and Social Services in Canadian Immigration Law When applying to enter or remain in Canada, immigration applicants must navigate a complex set of medical admissibility requirements. One critical ground for refusal is the potential for an applicant’s health condition to place an "excessive demand" on Canada’s publicly funded health and social services. This blog provides a detailed... Read More