How to check if your immigration representative is authorized

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:25 +0000

If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by immigration scams from fraudulent consultants and representatives. The rate of incidence is high enough […]

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Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:32 +0000

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 other non-European countries. Share your opinion with Angus Reid and get rewarded Previously, Canadian […]

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What is Pierre Poilievre’s stance on immigration?

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Pierre Poilievre has voiced major criticisms of the current government’s immigration policies, suggesting that he might table major reforms if he were to become the next prime minister of Canada. With Justin Trudeau having announced his resignation on January 6,  Poilievre is a top contender for Canada’s next prime minister after the 2025 election. Angus […]

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Marc Miller announces further measures to enhance border security

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:16:27 +0000

In a press conference today, Canadian Minister of Immigration Marc Miller alongside Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty announced further measures aimed at enhancing border security and integrity. Minister Miller provided information on the effects of new visitor visa policies, and measures targeting abuse in Canada’s asylum system, and discussed the possibility of forthcoming changes […]

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How workers on closed work permits can change employers while awaiting a decision on a new work permit

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:09 +0000

Currently, it’s possible for temporary foreign workers on closed work permits to start a new job before being issued a new work permit, due to a temporary public policy introduced during the Covid-19 era. Prior to the introduction of this temporary public policy, workers on closed work permits would need to wait for their new […]

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Canadian passport ranks among best in world in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:30:59 +0000

The Canadian password was listed in the seventh position in a new global ranking of most powerful passports in the world in 2025. The ranking was done by global consultancy, Henley & Partners, and is based on the number of destinations Canadian passport holders can access without a prior visa. In 2025, Canadian passport holders […]

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Quebec re-opens three immigration pilot programs for workers in different sectors

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:27 +0000

Quebec is reopening three permanent immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific sectors. Successful applicants to these programs can receive Canadian permanent residence (PR). These programs, originally introduced in 2021, are designed to attract skilled workers to the province in key industries. The three programs are Permanent Immigration […]

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Critical Minerals Are A Gold Rush The West Lost Sight Of

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:35:02 +0000

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Gavin Mudd, director of the centre for critical minerals intelligence with the British Geological Survey. He’s been doing leading research with global collaborators on how much of what resources we can actually get at. Below is the first half of our … [continued]

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A Better Way To Bring Canada & The US Together

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:39:07 +0000

No matter where you go for news and commentary, it’s hard to have missed some crazy commentary from President Elect Trump in recent days. Not only is he saying that he wants to buy Greenland (perhaps because it looks bigger than it is on Mercator maps), but he wants to … [continued]

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A newcomer’s guide to navigating Toronto Pearson airport

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:22 +0000

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 airport, with passenger traffic having increased b 24.8% from 2022 […]

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