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When naturalized as a Canadian citizen, you don’t automatically receive a Canadian passport. You must apply for one. If you happen to be applying or are thinking about applying for your first Canadian passport, knowing what to expect, what documents are needed and where you need to submit them can go a long way. Schedule … Read more
Last Updated On 6 July 2025, 6:13 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Great news for Canadian workers! The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is getting a major boost in 2025, offering enhanced financial relief to low-income individuals and families. With quarterly payments kicking off on July 11, 2025, this increased support aims to make life more affordable … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 356 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 750; and Created an … Read more
On July 7, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated the amount of money foreign nationals need to immigrate to Canada. Those applying for permanent residence (PR) under two Express Entry programs will now require at least $500 more in funds. For a family of one, the minimum amount of funds required has increased from $14,690 … Read more
Canada’s immigration department has announced a grace period for the removal of many study programs from eligibility for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Study programs which had initially been removed from eligibility effective 25 June, 2025 will remain on the list of eligible fields of study until “early 2026,” according to an update to that Immigration, … Read more
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws, 20-25 June The AAIP held two draws in the last 10 days of June. The draws were held … Read more
Last Updated On 5 July 2025, 6:06 PM EDT (Toronto Time) Despite high unemployment rates in Canada, there are still several Federal Government jobs hiring now for the various locations from coast to coast. Beyond competitive salaries—ranging from $57,217 for entry-level roles to $141,249 for senior positions—federal employees enjoy unparalleled benefits, including health and dental … Read more
Last Updated On 5 July 2025, 6:06 PM EDT (Toronto Time) On July 4, 2025, Canada dropped an update for international students: 178 fields of study removed from the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility list on June 25, 2025, are back in play! This major policy reversal means students in these fields can once again … Read more
Last Updated On 6 July 2025, 9:34 AM EDT (Toronto Time) Fantastic news for Ontario residents! The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is getting a significant boost, with increased payments starting July 10, 2025. This enhanced financial aid will provide even greater relief to low- and moderate-income households, helping tackle rising costs for rent, energy bills, … Read more
Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30, 2025. Foreign nationals who have not yet applied through the PEQ will need … Read more
