On June 25, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the creation of a task force to evaluate service standards for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), passport applications and Canada’s airports....
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada. If your family is approved under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), they...
Faced with the winds of social change, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) redefined family reunification to include same-sex couples and unmarried partners. Though its concessions...
Canada has held its fourth all-program Express Entry draw since July 6. IRCC issued 2,250 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS) cut-off was 525. Express...
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is in a relationship with a foreign national, you may sponsor that person to join you in Canada and become a permanent...
It’s understandable that newcomers, in particular, would be thinking about switching careers as it has been reported that approximately six in 10 immigrants are unsatisfied with their current...
The federal government of Canada has a leading role in welcoming and settling immigrants throughout Canada. However, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province....
Before entering Canada, the country has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and undergoing medical examinations....
This past week British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results. All Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their...
Immigrating to Canada is an exciting and lifechanging experience. Canada is a country with a high standard of living and a global reputation for safety and...
Every wedding anniversary takes me back to one of the most magical days of our lives and reminds me why...
Birthdays have a way of making us pause—not to count the years we’ve lived, but to appreciate the countless blessings...
Recently, I experienced the painful reality of losing someone through others. One friend lost her fiancé to death, while another...
Growing old brings a sobering reality: time is finite. You watch your body slow down, see your parents age, and...
Celebrating Dr. David Suzuki’s 90th birthday on Friday, May 22 was a true privilege and a great pleasure! My husband,...
Did you know that a mother’s cells can live in her child’s body for their entire lives? This fascinating phenomenon...
At 25, I imagined life at 50 would mean I’d be past my prime and grumpy. Little did I know,...
Spring has sprung! This season is perfect for spring cleaning, but why stop at our homes? We can also rejuvenate...
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman who wants her happily ever after. I certainly did. After 21 years...
Margaret Atwood aptly captured this dynamic with the phrase, “Old money whispers, new money shouts.” Let me elaborate on this...
Mikaela Ariar, Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 3, 2026 CANADA – Filipino-Canadian Dante Paolo created Pagsasama, a cultural program in Toronto...
Mikaela Ariar, Philippine Canadian Inquirer July 5, 2026 CANADA – Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. concluded his visit to...
Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer July 3, 2026 CANADA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived on Canadian soil on July...
Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer July 1, 2026 PHILIPPINES – On Tuesday, June 30, the unannounced rally by the members...
Mikaela Ariar, Philippine Canadian Inquirer June 28, 2026 CANADA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to visit Vancouver,...