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The Spring Economic Update 2026 commits $755 million over five years to sport, including $50 million for event…
On July 1, 2026, Minister Lena Metlege Diab issued a Canada Day statement emphasizing citizenship ceremonies and the…
Fifty-two new Canadians from 26 countries take the oath in Ottawa on Canada Day, with Immigration Minister Lena…
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Physical presence counting, the test, ceremonies, holding dual citizenship, and renunciation rules.
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No Toronto date is confirmed, but past Fragiskatos media advisories follow a strict 48-hour RSVP template. Track the event, submit your RSVP…
LMIA Required or LMIA‑Exempt? The TFWP and IMP Work Permit Tracks Under IRPR r.203 and r.204
Section 203 of the IRPR makes an LMIA the default for a work permit; IRPR r.204 lists the exemptions that define the…
Three Paths to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers — Find Yours in 15 Minutes
One year of Canadian work experience, a targeted occupation, or a provincial nomination steers your fastest permanent residence route. Use this decision…
The Difference Between a Canadian Visa, an eTA, and a Visitor Record
Your passport and whether you’re applying from outside or inside Canada determine which document you need. Here’s how each one works and…
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Canada Express Entry Kit: CRS, Pools & ITA
- CRS calculator and score-boost playbook
- Profile setup walk-through with screenshots
- 60-day post-ITA document checklist
- Category-based draws explained
CRS Score Breakdown & IRCC Forms Field Guide: Maximize Your Express Entry Points
- Step-by-step process guide
- Document preparation checklist
- Sample walkthrough notes
- Instant digital download
Express Entry vs PNP: A Practical Guide to Faster Canadian PR – Step-by-Step
- Core guide ~125 pages — deeper than Standard on every chapter Cases Companion ~80 pages — 5–7 worked applicant scenarios + edge-case library Templates Pack ~60 pages — 25–35 templates with annotations 4 country-of-origin guidance modules at launch (4 more in 12-month update) 5–8 worked month-by-month timelines for different applicant situations Decision trees and side-by-side comparison tables Regulatory citations appendix — every claim sourced to IRPA / IRPR / IRCC bulletins 12-month formal update guarantee — IRCC rule changes trigger a free revised edition
PNP Action Kit: Choose & Apply to the Right Provincial Nominee Stream
- Side-by-side comparison of all 11 PNP streams
- Eligibility scoring for each province
- Nomination-to-PR application timeline
- Worked sample EOI submissions
Canada Work Permit Action Kit: LMIA, Open, Employer-Specific
- LMIA vs LMIA-exempt decision tree
- Employer-specific vs open work permit guide
- IRCC form-by-form walkthrough
- Spouse open work permit eligibility check
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Latest Updates
What changed this week in Canadian immigration.
Draw results, policy updates, processing-time shifts, and program changes — explained clearly as they happen.
Spring Economic Update 2026 Allocates $755 Million to Sport System, Minister Diab Says
The Spring Economic Update 2026 commits $755 million over five years to sport, including $50 million for event hosting and $45 million…
Read the update Canadian CitizenshipMinister Metlege Diab’s Canada Day Statement: Citizenship Oaths and the Express Entry Machine
On July 1, 2026, Minister Lena Metlege Diab issued a Canada Day statement emphasizing citizenship ceremonies and the enduring contributions of newcomers,…
Read the update Canadian Citizenship52 new citizens take oath in Ottawa on Canada Day with Minister Diab
Fifty-two new Canadians from 26 countries take the oath in Ottawa on Canada Day, with Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Citizenship…
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