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by Ecaterina Andoni

University of Toronto Ranks Fourth Globally for Research

The University of Toronto has placed fourth in the world for academic research in the latest Centre for World University Rankings list, ahead of Oxford, Cambridge, ...

Common Law in Canada for Immigration Explained

Understanding common law in Canada is important for taxes, immigration, and family sponsorship. This guide explains what is common law in Canada, how IRCC defines a ...

Americans Explore Canadian Citizenship by Descent

Growing concern about the long-term funding of U.S. Medicare is prompting some Americans with Canadian ancestry to look north for added security. A new wave of ...

Ontario PNP Closes Former Streams as New Rules Are Pending

Ontario has now closed the immigration streams that previously led to provincial nomination under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, while replacement pathways have not yet officially ...

Who Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit

Canada generally requires foreign nationals to hold a work permit before taking a job, but there are important exceptions. In some cases, people may legally work ...

Ontario Ends All Nine Current OINP Streams in 2026

Ontario has made one of the biggest changes in the history of its provincial immigration programme. As of May 30, 2026, all nine current OINP streams ...

Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 103 Immigration Invitations

Newfoundland and Labrador has held another provincial immigration draw, issuing 103 invitations through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The ...

BC PNP Releases Rural Healthcare Support Worker Stream Rules

British Columbia has published the full rules for a new short-term provincial immigration stream aimed at certain support workers in healthcare. The pathway is designed for ...

First Month Guide for International Students in Calgary

International students arriving in Calgary often face a long list of urgent first-month tasks, from getting a phone plan and bank account to finding housing, understanding ...

First Month Guide for International Students in Toronto

Toronto can be exciting for new international students, but the first month often feels overwhelming. From opening a bank account and finding housing to understanding transit, ...

IRCC Eases Spousal Work Permits for Quebec Health Workers

Canada has eased open work permit access for some spouses and common-law partners of foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. A new IRCC exemption removes the 16-month ...

IRCC Eases Work Permits for Spouses of Quebec Health Workers

Canada has eased one part of its spousal open work permit rules for a narrow group of families in Quebec. Spouses and common-law partners of certain ...

In-Canada Workers Initiative Puts Language Tests in Focus

Canada has announced an In-Canada Workers Initiative, but many important details are still missing. For temporary residents, workers, and recent graduates, that uncertainty creates a practical ...

Canada PR Residency Obligation Rules Affect Newcomers

Canadian permanent residents do not keep their status automatically just because they landed in Canada once or still hold an expired PR card. IRCC and CBSA ...

Alberta AAIP Lets Candidates Edit WEOI and Seek Refunds

Alberta has changed how its Worker Expression of Interest system works under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Candidates can now edit an existing submission instead of ...

IRCC Tightens Guidance for Digital Nomads in Canada

Canada has tightened its guidance for digital nomads entering as visitors. Officers may now ask for clearer proof that a traveller earns income only from outside ...

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I am Ecaterina Andoni, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R1041367) and founder of EverNorth Canada Immigration Solutions Inc. 

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