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most powerful passports in 2024

Canada holds its position as one of the world’s most powerful passports in 2024

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In 2024, Canada’s passport, although trailing the US, remains one of the world’s most powerful passports in 2024, according to the Passport Index. Ranking seventh globally, it shares this position with countries like Australia and Estonia. Assessed on visa-free and visa-on-arrival privileges, Canada’s Mobility Score is 173, with visa-free access... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
citizenship ceremonies

IRCC will continue to hold virtual citizenship ceremonies

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According to the Government of Canada’s response to the petition on citizenship ceremonies, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering an online tool for self-administered Oath of Citizenship. The analysis is underway, considering client experience, process integrity, and preserving the importance of citizenship ceremonies.  Video ceremonies introduced in 2020... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
immigrate to Canada

Why do more US citizens immigrate to Canada?

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Based on the latest statistics from the US Department of State, around 1 million US citizens reside in Canada. Many Americans immigrate to Canada yearly for various reasons, including a strong job market, excellent post-secondary education, affordable healthcare, streamlined immigration policies, and political stability.  The job market attracts professionals seeking... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Immigration Levels Plan 

The future will likely necessitate an increase in Canada’s immigration levels

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On November 1, 2023, Canada declared its intent to uphold immigration levels at around 500,000 per year in 2025 and 2026. Despite record-breaking current levels, a Royal Bank of Canada report indicates these may need to increase to support the population and labor market demands.  Canada’s aging population and low... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Employment and Social Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada updated processing times for LMIA applications

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On November 7, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have increased only for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and High-wage and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Francophone immigration research

The Government of Canada supports research into Francophone immigration

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On November 8, 2023, The Government of Canada supports research into Francophone immigration. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, announced an $85,000 grant for the Université de l’Ontario français to support the Observatoire en immigration francophone au Canada.  This initiative will establish an oversight committee... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »