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Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada

CIC News Applying for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada If you were born outside Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship. You may submit a “proof of Canadian citizenship” application to the Canadian government,…

British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates in most recent PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba invite candidates in most recent PNP draws Two Canadian provinces have invited candidates in the past two weeks of draws under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These draws took place around the same time that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates,…

IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications

CIC News IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the backlog of applications in inventory, across all lines of business, is now just slightly over 800,000. The numbers are current as of April 30. There are 2,006,000 million applications in inventory in total. IRCC defines…

Moving to Canada? Everything you need to know about Canada’s health care system

CIC News Moving to Canada? Everything you need to know about Canada’s health care system Canada is an exciting country known for its multicultural society, breath-taking landscapes, and publicly-funded health care. That said, moving to Canada can come with its fair share of challenges, such as navigating the country’s health care system, which can be…

Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite PNP candidates

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite PNP candidates Five Canadian provinces have nominated candidates to apply for nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. The PNP allows all Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel are best suited to…

Best places for newcomers to visit in Canada this spring

CIC News Best places for newcomers to visit in Canada this spring Spring is when many newcomers begin to arrive in Canada. The days are becoming longer and warmer so we can finally say goodbye to the cold Canadian winters. There are many amazing places in Canada to visit this spring where you can take…

Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration

CIC News Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island issue invitations for provincial immigration Four Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial immigration in the latest round of published draw results. These draws are in addition to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) only Express Entry draw that occurred on May 10. In…

IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

CIC News IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December…

International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses

CIC News International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses Each year on May 12, Canada celebrates International Nurses Day, which commemorates the work that nurses do to ensure Canadians receive the best quality healthcare possible. As Canada continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the population continues to…

King Charles’ coronation: What is the role of the monarchy in Canada?

CIC News King Charles’ coronation: What is the role of the monarchy in Canada? As the world gathers to watch the coronation of King Charles III, there is a special significance for Canada. The new King will be officially styled as the King of Canada, among his other titles. This is the first coronation of…