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News · 21h ago
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I just found out I’m a Canadian citizen by descent. Can my grandchildren get citizenship through me?

You’ve recently realized that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, thanks to Bill C-3, which came into effect last year. The next question naturally involves the rest of your family. Can your childre…

I just found out I’m a Canadian citizen by descent. Can my grandchildren get citizenship through me? You’ve recently realized that you’re a Canadian citizen by descent, thanks to Bill C-3, which came into effect last year. The next question naturally involves the rest of your family. Can your childre…
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News · 1 days ago
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Hit a wall in your records search for Canadian citizenship by descent? These 5 tools can help you trace your ancestors

Since December 15, 2025, a Canadian ancestor, any number of generations back, can make you a Canadian citizen by descent if you were born before that date. To confirm it, you apply for proof of Canadi…

Hit a wall in your records search for Canadian citizenship by descent? These 5 tools can help you trace your ancestors Since December 15, 2025, a Canadian ancestor, any number of generations back, can make you a Canadian citizen by descent if you were born before that date. To confirm it, you apply for proof of Canadi…
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News · 2 days ago
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How long proof of Canadian citizenship really takes, and other common timeline questions answered

Whether you are considering a proof of Canadian citizenship application or have already started one, one question comes up often: how long will the process take? Your timeline depends on how complex y…

How long proof of Canadian citizenship really takes, and other common timeline questions answered Whether you are considering a proof of Canadian citizenship application or have already started one, one question comes up often: how long will the process take? Your timeline depends on how complex y…
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News · 3 days ago
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Work permit freeze expands to six more labour markets across the Maritimes, Ontario, and the Prairies

Canada's freeze on work permits has crept over Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines-Niagara, Regina, and Lethbridge, while remaining in place for 24 previously affected regions. The freeze h…

Work permit freeze expands to six more labour markets across the Maritimes, Ontario, and the Prairies Canada's freeze on work permits has crept over Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines-Niagara, Regina, and Lethbridge, while remaining in place for 24 previously affected regions. The freeze h…
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News · 4 days ago
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Does your ancestry make you an American-Canadian dual citizen today? A new free tool checks your family line and lists the records you’d nee…

Canada's citizenship department had about 136,000 proof-of-citizenship applications awaiting a decision in September 2026. Among the source countries, the U.S. was by far the largest, with Americans f…

Does your ancestry make you an American-Canadian dual citizen today? A new free tool checks your family line and lists the records you’d nee… Canada's citizenship department had about 136,000 proof-of-citizenship applications awaiting a decision in September 2026. Among the source countries, the U.S. was by far the largest, with Americans f…
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News · 4 days ago
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Canada expands fast track to Ontario licensing for internationally trained physicians

Canada's federal government has committed funds to advance 200 internationally trained physicians (ITPs) along a fast track to Ontario licensing. On October 7, 2026, Health Canada announced $20 millio…

Canada expands fast track to Ontario licensing for internationally trained physicians Canada's federal government has committed funds to advance 200 internationally trained physicians (ITPs) along a fast track to Ontario licensing. On October 7, 2026, Health Canada announced $20 millio…
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News · 5 days ago
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BREAKING: Ontario boosts points for higher earners under new permanent residence pathway

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has boosted scores for candidates earning at least $80,000 per year, giving them a higher chance of being selected for provincial nomination for Canadian p…

BREAKING: Ontario boosts points for higher earners under new permanent residence pathway The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has boosted scores for candidates earning at least $80,000 per year, giving them a higher chance of being selected for provincial nomination for Canadian p…
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News · 6 days ago
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Canada to launch new asylum claim process on November 3

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a cutover to a new online process for asylum claims, effective Nov. 3, 2026. The impact on claimants will vary depending on their stag…

Canada to launch new asylum claim process on November 3 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a cutover to a new online process for asylum claims, effective Nov. 3, 2026. The impact on claimants will vary depending on their stag…
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News · 6 days ago
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Do you need two documents to prove your ancestor was Canadian in a citizenship by descent claim? Not necessarily

How many records about your anchor ancestor* do you need to prove your claim to Canadian citizenship by descent? The answer depends on the records that exist for that ancestor and on whether you can g…

Do you need two documents to prove your ancestor was Canadian in a citizenship by descent claim? Not necessarily How many records about your anchor ancestor* do you need to prove your claim to Canadian citizenship by descent? The answer depends on the records that exist for that ancestor and on whether you can g…
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News · 7 days ago
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Haitians affected by termination of U.S. protected status eye six-month route to Canadian permanent residence

Haitians facing displacement from the United States can consider settling in Canada, which prioritizes French speakers for a six-month pathway to permanent residence (PR). Canada admits over 100,000 p…

Haitians affected by termination of U.S. protected status eye six-month route to Canadian permanent residence Haitians facing displacement from the United States can consider settling in Canada, which prioritizes French speakers for a six-month pathway to permanent residence (PR). Canada admits over 100,000 p…
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News · 7 days ago
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Did your Canadian-born ancestor become American? The government’s own training example says you may have a claim to Canadian citizenship by …

If your grandparent was born in Canada and later became an American, you may be a Canadian citizen by descent. You may have been one since the day you were born. Canada’s immigration department used a…

Did your Canadian-born ancestor become American? The government’s own training example says you may have a claim to Canadian citizenship by … If your grandparent was born in Canada and later became an American, you may be a Canadian citizen by descent. You may have been one since the day you were born. Canada’s immigration department used a…
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News · 10 days ago
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Canada launches personalized processing times for work permit extensions and PGWPs

Applicants for work permit extensions and for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) can now look up processing time estimates based on when they applied. These personalized processing estimates are ava…

Canada launches personalized processing times for work permit extensions and PGWPs Applicants for work permit extensions and for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) can now look up processing time estimates based on when they applied. These personalized processing estimates are ava…
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News · 10 days ago
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Born outside Canada between 1977 and 1981? You may have lost Canadian citizenship at 28, and got it back without knowing

In a kitchen drawer in Seattle sits a document Dana hasn't looked at in years. It's a Canadian citizenship certificate, issued when she was a baby. As far as she knew, this document was no longer vali…

Born outside Canada between 1977 and 1981? You may have lost Canadian citizenship at 28, and got it back without knowing In a kitchen drawer in Seattle sits a document Dana hasn't looked at in years. It's a Canadian citizenship certificate, issued when she was a baby. As far as she knew, this document was no longer vali…
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News · 11 days ago
ICEF Monitor

Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students

We can all see the data: the international student marketplace is becoming more competitive all the time. There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever be

Getting past “good enough” in responding to prospective students We can all see the data: the international student marketplace is becoming more competitive all the time. There are more institutions in more destinations actively competing for students than ever be
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News · 11 days ago
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Canada gives second chance to asylum seekers from Israel and Palestine

The Canadian federal government has given a second chance to nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine, who would otherwise have faced deportation from Canada. On September 29, 2026, Cana…

Canada gives second chance to asylum seekers from Israel and Palestine The Canadian federal government has given a second chance to nationals and former residents of Israel and Palestine, who would otherwise have faced deportation from Canada. On September 29, 2026, Cana…
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News · 11 days ago
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Canada invites 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to meet the m…

Canada invites 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 3500 tradespeople to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to meet the m…
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News · 11 days ago
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My Canadian citizenship by descent application was refused. What are my next steps?

Canadian citizenship by descent claims can be complicated, and a refusal letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can leave applicants unsure of where to go next. While potentia…

My Canadian citizenship by descent application was refused. What are my next steps? Canadian citizenship by descent claims can be complicated, and a refusal letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) can leave applicants unsure of where to go next. While potentia…
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News · 12 days ago
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Canada curbs summary refusal of employer-specific work permits

Canada’s immigration department has barred officers from summarily refusing work permit applications relying on dubious job offers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published update…

Canada curbs summary refusal of employer-specific work permits Canada’s immigration department has barred officers from summarily refusing work permit applications relying on dubious job offers. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published update…
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