“Moms and Dads – today’s the day! The Canada Child Benefit gets more generous and rises with the cost of living from now on. That means more money in your pocket, tax-free” – Justin Trudeau The children we build up…
New Brunswick is Calling!
On July 24, 2018, immigration authorities in the Province of New Brunswick announced that the province is only accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the PNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream from: 1. Individuals currently employed in New Brunswick or…
CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw
On Wednesday, July 25, the 95th Express Entry draw for permanent residency candidates in 2018 took place, with 3,750 candidates selected to receive an invitation to apply (ITA). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off threshold for the draw stood at…
Canada Appoints 10 Citizenship Judges to Assist in Immigration Processes
Ten citizenship judges from across Canada have been appointed following the recommendation of the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship minister, Ahmed Hussen, through an open, transparent and merit-based selection process. In a press release Thursday announcing their appointments, Mr. Hussen said,…
Canada Warns Nigerian Asylum Seekers Breaching its Border with the US
Following increasing border breaches by migrants from the United States, the government of Canada has warned of legal consequences for those asylum seekers, mostly Nigerians, breaching its border with the US. The measures now being carried out were said to…
Canada Is Investing $180 Billion To Make Life Better For You
In the country where you currently reside, how much is the government investing in your life? When last did you see an increase in the quality of (your) life? And by quality I mean: do you feel safe? How about…
2018 Millennial Cities Ranking
Are you a millennial looking to move abroad and unsure which country to choose? Well Nestpick (international aggregator website for furnished apartments), in its 2018 Millennial Cities Ranking, placed Canada as the overall best country to live in for millennials.…
New definition of age of dependants now in force
Expanded definition of dependent children will help more families stay together in Canada October 27, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada has changed the definition of the age of dependants from “under 19” to “under 22,” fulfilling…
Notice – Government of Canada Eliminates Conditional Permanent Residence
Ottawa, April 28, 2017— The Government of Canada has removed the condition that applied to some sponsored spouses or partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to live with their sponsor in order to keep their permanent resident status. Under the old regulation,…
Taxes, Census, Treaties are Obligations in New Canadian Citizenship Guide
The Canadian Press Published Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:46AM EDT Last Updated Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:08PM EDT OTTAWA — Respecting treaties with Indigenous Peoples, paying taxes and filling out the census are listed as mandatory obligations of Canadian citizenship…