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A citizenship breakthrough for Canadian LGBTQ2+ families and couples with fertility issues

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Non-biological Canadian parents who are legal parents at a child’s birth can now pass down Canadian citizenship to their children born abroad in the first generation. The move follows a change in the interpretation of “parent” under the Citizenship Act, recognizes and celebrates the diversity of Canadian Families, announced Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  The […]
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New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

In light of COVID-19, international students in essential services can work more than 20 hours a week

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During the COVID-19 outbreak, workers in certain roles and industries, especially healthcare, have been under considerable pressure. To help meet the challenges of the pandemic, the Canadian government has temporarily removed restrictions that previously allowed international students to only work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week. As a result, international students working […]
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Boris Remes – Start Right for International Students

Boris Remes’s recipe for success for international students in Canada

Travel restrictions amid COVID-19: Exemptions for specific groups, foreign nationals now in place

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Approved permanent residents, temporary foreign workers and some international students who haven’t yet landed in Canada are now allowed to enter the country. In an earlier update on travel restrictions amid COVID-19, the Government of Canada had announced that specific groups will be allowed to travel to the country despite the restrictions. The exemptions are […]
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New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Proposed new citizenship oath recognizes Indigenous rights

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The oath that all new Canadians recite before receiving their citizenship will now include references to the rights of Indigenous Peoples if proposed amendments to the current Citizenship Act are passed by Parliament. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino, has introduced a Bill to amend the Citizenship Act to change Canada’s Oath […]
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The Start-up Visa Program attracts more innovative entrepreneurs from around the globe

Nova Scotia sees a growth spurt with a record number of permanent residents

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Of late, Nova Scotia has made great strides in attracting immigrants in order to grow its population and strengthen the province’s economy and communities. In 2019, it welcomed 7,580 new permanent residents, almost 27% more than its previous record of 5,970 in 2018.  “Our immigration growth is something to celebrate. We plan, support and invest […]
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The Canadian Francophone experience

2020 Parents and Grandparents Program

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Immigration update- 2020 Parents and grandparents program
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Much like the previous years, new Canadians interested in sponsoring a parent or grandparent to the country were eyeing January as the month when the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program would reopen. However, it has been announced that the reopening of this program has been postponed until Ministerial Instructions are issued. This is to ensure […]
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Future of Canada’s immigration system to be discussed in April

Biometrics collection is now easier within’ Canada

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Biometrics collection is now easier within’ Canada
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Foreign nationals applying from within Canada for temporary or permanent residence, or to extend or renew their visitor visa, work or study permit will now be able to give their biometrics within’ Canada. Applicants can have their fingerprints and photo taken at any of the 58 designated Service Canada locations across the country. “Fingerprints and […]
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French-speaking temporary workers encouraged to come to Canada

Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership, Canada’s new way to support LGBTQ refugees

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Starting in 2020, the Canadian government will be flagging off the Rainbow Refugee Assistance Partnership, which will help more Canadians in privately sponsoring LGBTQ refugees. This will greatly benefit the scores of people who are fleeing violence and persecution on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The partnership builds on the Rainbow […]
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WES’ new program, a solution for newcomers who don’t have access to documentation

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