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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More Than 200 Immigration Invitations Issued by Quebec
On August 28, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 231 invitations to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations went to candidates from two different streams: professionals with strong academic and work backgrounds, and individuals recognized for exceptional talent. Breakdown of the […]
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Additional Permanent Residence Nominations to Be Granted in Yukon
The Government of Yukon has announced an increase in its immigration allocation under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). The territory has received 67 additional nomination spaces for 2025, raising its total to 282. This comes after the federal government had initially reduced allocations to 215 following a 50% cut to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) quotas […]
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Canadian PR applications to accept a new language test
Individuals planning to immigrate to Canada will soon have a new option to prove their English proficiency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will begin accepting the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residence applications under its economic immigration programs. At present, the test is not being accepted, but IRCC has confirmed […]
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Mark Carney to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister After Trudeau
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party and will serve as Canada’s 24th prime minister. He secured a landslide victory in the leadership race with 131,674 votes, around 85.9% of the total ballots cast. The announcement came from Liberal Party president Sachit Mehra, confirming that Carney, a former Bank […]
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