Unemployment rate among Canadian immigrants at historic low

The new Labour Force Survey reveals unemployment for very recent immigrants is the lowest on record and employment is growing faster than Canada’s population. The unemployment...

Why you should apply for a parent and grandparent Super Visa

Parents and grandparents of Canadians can get multiple entries over a 10 year period to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time....

What will Budget 2022 mean for Canadian immigration?

Budget 2022 contains proposals on Express Entry, the TFWP, application processing, and more. Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland has just unveiled Canada’s first budget since the...

Canada announces new immigration fees for 2022

Canada’s fees are oftentimes less expensive than countries with similar immigration systems, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Canada is...

What Canada’s rising inflation means for newcomers

Many shoppers are finding that things are more expensive when they go to the grocery store. What’s behind those price increases? “Prices are rising much more...

Five benefits of Canadian citizenship

There are a number of good reasons to transition from permanent residence to Canadian citizenship. Beyond the security and pride that comes with citizenship, there are some advantages that...

Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages

Canada has introduced measures to make it easier for Canadian employers to access temporary foreign workers. These measures, announced April 4, come in response to a nationwide...

Will Blue Jays coach be able to come to Canada after DUI?

The Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach, Pete Walker, was arrested for driving under the influence on March 25. The incident has left many to wonder if...

The benefits of a spousal open work permit

Canada offers an open work permit to foreign nationals who are waiting for a decision on their inland spousal or common-law sponsorship application. The Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)...

Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need COVID-19 test to come to Canada