Canada bars entry from DR Congo over Ebola Canada will prohibit entry to foreign nationals who have travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days, with the measure taking effect at 11:59 p.m. on July 20, 2026. The restriction follows a federal public health announcement responding to an ongoing Ebola … Read more
IRCC updates temporary visa processing times as of July 15 New processing time estimates released on July 15 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate notable shifts in temporary residence timelines, including a five-week reduction for work permit applications submitted from Nigeria. The latest data reflects week-over-week changes between July 7 and July 15, … Read more
Canada introduces compensation fund for immigration clients New federal regulations that took effect on July 15, 2026 establish a compensation mechanism for individuals who suffered financial losses linked to immigration consultants, with eligibility extending back to November 23, 2021. The framework applies to clients of professionals regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants … Read more
IRCC outlines alternatives when birth records missing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified documentation standards for citizenship by descent, highlighting accepted alternatives when official birth records are unavailable. The update follows changes introduced in June 2026 affecting how applicants establish lineage. The issue affects individuals tracing ancestry to relatives born in the late … Read more
Vancouver ranks in global top 10 liveable cities Vancouver secured the 9th position in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2026 Global Liveability Index, released on July 7, with an overall score of 96 out of 100. The ranking placed the British Columbia city among the world’s top 10 for quality of life. This marks the … Read more
Canadian cities dominate North America safety rankings Quebec City recorded a safety index score of 77.7 to rank first across North America, according to Numbeo’s latest city safety index, which compiles data from the past five years. The rankings place Canadian municipalities prominently at the top of the list, with five cities in Ontario and … Read more
IRCC updates show faster PR and citizenship processing Processing times for several Canadian permanent residence streams declined by up to two months as of July 7, 2026, according to the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The changes affect key immigration pathways, including the Canadian Experience Class, base Provincial Nominee Program streams, … Read more
Canada extends PR pilot for French-speaking students The federal government has confirmed that the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot will remain in place until August 2027, extending a pathway that connects post-secondary studies with permanent residence. The announcement was made on July 6 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, extending a program that had previously been scheduled to … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing timelines on July 2, showing shorter wait periods for certain temporary residence applications, particularly work permits filed within Canada. The latest figures indicate a 15-day reduction for in-Canada work permit applications, bringing the processing estimate to 129 days. Changes … Read more
Canada expands airport transit process at 3 hubs On June 26, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a new process allowing certain international transit passengers to bypass traditional border screening at three major airports. The change applies to Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1), Vancouver International Airport, and Montréal Pierre Elliott-Trudeau International Airport, … Read more