BREAKING: Quebec has hit cap for spousal sponsorship undertakings
Quebeckers will no longer be able to obtain Quebec Selection Certificates (CSQ) to sponsor certain family members for permanent residency.
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Derek Shank
22:28
New bill would rein in asylum claims
Many foreign nationals will become ineligible to apply for asylum in Canada, should a newly-tabled bill become law. Under the
Derek Shank
15:28
IRCC changes rules for maintained status
Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than
Derek Shank
19:24
Will the federal government ever fix the Citizenship Act?
Unconstitutional legislation preventing lost Canadians from gaining citizenship remains on the books. On April 22, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court
Derek Shank
16:22
BREAKING: Home Care Worker Child Care Pilot has hit its cap
You’ll have to wait until next year to submit an online application for permanent residency through Canada’s Home Care Worker
Derek Shank
22:22
BREAKING: Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry
Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including
Derek Shank
22:22
Canada raises cap for Parents and Grandparents Program
The Canadian federal government has increased the number of applications it will accept under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).
Derek Shank
11:21
Deadline extended for changes to Canadian citizenship by descent
Canadians must continue to wait for the thrice over-due changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act. On March 13, 2025, the Ontario
Derek Shank
10:26
BREAKING: Canada announces measures to grant citizenship to lost Canadians affected by first-generation limit
Some people can now apply for discretionary grants of Canadian citizenship. Under interim measures announced today, people in the following
Derek Shank
09:27
Who has to file Canadian income taxes?
If you’ve earned income in 2024 and maintain any sort of residence in Canada, you’re likely to be legally required
