Generation zero: your ancestor didn’t have to be born in Canada to pass on Canadian citizenship

CIC News Generation zero: your ancestor didn’t have to be born in Canada to pass on Canadian citizenship Many people researching their family history assume there’s only one way to have a Canadian ancestor: that at some point, someone in their lineage must have been born in Canada. But that assumption would be incorrect. Several…

British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway

CIC News British Columbia extends registration deadline for time-limited permanent residence pathway British Columbia has extended the registration deadline for its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative (TRHSI) to midnight on October 7, 2026. Registration for the TRHSI, which provides a pathway to permanent residence (PR) for cleaners and security staff employed by a B.C. health…

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

CIC News Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selection rounds, and targeted individuals across a variety of in-demand sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and tech. Assess your…