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CIC News Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of…
CIC News Manitoba and Alberta issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Two provinces have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for nomination through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Manitoba issued letters of advice to apply under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Meanwhile, Alberta…
CIC News Canada will send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025 Some Canadians and permanent residents will be invited to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. On March 7, 2025, Canada’s immigration department announced that they would send invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential…
CIC News Canada extends CUAET measures for Ukrainians Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for Ukrainians to receive facilitated processing of their temporary residence applications. Ukrainian nationals who are currently in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measures and arrived in the country on or before March 31,…
CIC News Celebrating 60 years: 10 fascinating facts about Canada’s maple leaf flag Canada’s iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag may be the country’s most recognizable symbol today, but it wasn’t always so ubiquitous. The Canadian flag has had a rich and storied past which helped mould it into the instantly recognizable and beloved symbol we…
CIC News Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and…
CIC News A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport Knowing what to expect when you arrive at Toronto Pearson airport can help to make navigating this busy airport smoother, faster, and less overwhelming. According to data by StatsCan, Lester B Pearson International—more commonly known as Toronto Pearson or as the code YYZ—is Canada’s busiest…
CIC News How to get Canadian permanent residency with a low CRS score Foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency have several options, even if they have low comprehensive ranking system (CRS) scores in Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration If you have a low CRS score, and don’t qualify for any…
CIC News BREAKING: Parents and Grandparents Program will accept no new applications in 2025 The Canadian federal government will not accept any new applications for sponsoring parents and grandparents for permanent residence in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that throughout 2025, the department will only process family sponsorship applications made under…
CIC News OPINION: Newcomers working to alleviate Canada’s top issues Newcomers are working to address Canada’s top two issues: healthcare and housing affordability. In a research study conducted by CIC News, Canadians ranked healthcare and housing affordability as among the top concerns facing Canada today. Both newcomers and native-born Canadians responded similarly to the survey.…