Canada Expands PR Intake by 5,000 Spots for French-Speaking Immigrants
Canada has announced an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) admission spaces to help provinces and territories welcome more French-speaking immigrants. The announcement was made during a press conference on January 19 by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab in Moncton, New Brunswick. The extra PR spaces will be taken from federal selection allocations and added to […]
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Canada Remains One of the World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2026
Henley & Partners has published the January 2026 edition of its global passport rankings, with the Canadian passport once again securing a place among the world’s top 10 most powerful passports. In the latest Henley Passport Index, Canada ranks eighth out of nearly 200 passports, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 181 destinations […]
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Affordable Ways to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada Without PGP
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. According to IRCC’s official website, the program will remain closed to new intakes throughout the year. As a result, Canadian citizens and permanent residents currently do not have access to a […]
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Despite US Travel Restrictions, Nigerians Still Have Study, Work and Immigration Options in Canada
Recent travel and visa restrictions introduced by the United States have created uncertainty for Nigerian nationals, but Canada continues to offer stable and accessible pathways for Nigerians seeking to study, work, or immigrate permanently. Starting January 1, 2026, the United States will suspend the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerian citizens, along with several non-immigrant […]
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Bill C-3 Takes Effect, Creating a Clear Pathway to Canadian Citizenship
Thousands of individuals previously affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent are now eligible for Canadian citizenship after Bill C-3 officially came into force on December 15, 2025. The legislation, formally titled An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, removes long-standing restrictions that prevented many people with Canadian parentage from being recognized […]
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Immigration Fees in Canada to Increase Soon
Canada has introduced higher fees for several immigration applications, with the new rates officially taking effect on December 1, 2025. This update impacts two main areas: Applicants who submitted and paid online before December 1 will not be affected. However, those who submitted paper applications may still be asked to pay the difference once their […]
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New Permanent Residence Pathways Set to Launch in Canada in 2026
Canada is preparing to welcome more permanent residents in 2026 through a series of new and updated immigration pathways. As outlined in federal planning documents and recent announcements Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is shifting focus toward individuals already living and working in the country, aiming to make their transition to permanent residence (PR) […]
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What You Need to Prepare Before the New TR to PR Pathway Opens
Canada is set to launch a new temporary to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathway, and having the right documents prepared in advance could make all the difference for applicants looking to secure permanent residence. When the first TR to PR pathway opened in 2021, it reached its intake limit on the very same day. […]
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Citizenship Act amendment deadline pushed to January 2026
Canada’s federal government will not meet its previous deadline to update the Citizenship Act, as the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted another extension for the passage of Bill C-3. The bill aims to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) on citizenship, a provision ruled unconstitutional by the court in 2023. The deadline, originally set […]
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Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028 Focuses on PR for Temporary Residents
Canada is preparing to implement significant policy updates under its upcoming Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028, as outlined in Budget 2025. Among the major announcements, the government will introduce a new initiative to transition up to 33,000 work permit holders to permanent residency between 2026 and 2027. Key Updates in the Immigration Levels Plan 2026–2028 According […]
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