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Study Permit Changes for 2026: PAL Exemption for Graduate Students and Higher Proof of Funds
Study in Canada

Study Permit Changes for 2026: PAL Exemption for Graduate Students and Higher Proof of Funds

Master’s and doctoral students at public institutions no longer need a provincial attestation letter, and the proof-of-funds requirement rose on September 1, 2026. Here is what changed and what it means for your application.

September 29, 20265 min
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Can Your Spouse Work in Canada? Open Work Permit Rules After the 2025 Changes
Work Permits

Can Your Spouse Work in Canada? Open Work Permit Rules After the 2025 Changes

Since January 21, 2025, far fewer spouses of students and workers qualify for an open work permit — and dependent children of workers generally no longer do. Here is who still qualifies.

September 29, 20265 min
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Hiring a Foreign Worker in BC in 2026: What Employers Need to Know About the LMIA
For Employers

Hiring a Foreign Worker in BC in 2026: What Employers Need to Know About the LMIA

The BC high-wage threshold is now $38.40 an hour, low-wage positions require 8 weeks of recruitment, and low-wage LMIAs are not processed in cities with 6%+ unemployment. A practical overview for employers.

September 29, 20265 min
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eTA or Visitor Visa? A Guide for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Passport Holders
Visitor Visas

eTA or Visitor Visa? A Guide for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Passport Holders

Which document you need to visit Canada depends on the passport you hold, not your ethnicity or place of birth. A quick guide for families travelling from Greater China.

September 29, 20264 min
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Ontario Overhauls Its Immigrant Nominee Program: What the New Workforce Priority Stream Means
Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario Overhauls Its Immigrant Nominee Program: What the New Workforce Priority Stream Means

Ontario has replaced all eight of its former OINP streams with a single new Workforce Priority stream. Here is what changed, who it affects, and why it matters even if Ontario isn't your target province.

July 26, 20266 min
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Understanding CRS Scores: What You Need to Know in 2026
Express Entry

Understanding CRS Scores: What You Need to Know in 2026

A practical guide to calculating and improving your Comprehensive Ranking System score for Express Entry applications.

January 15, 20267 min
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Study Permit Planning: Choosing the Right School and Program
Study in Canada

Study Permit Planning: Choosing the Right School and Program

How to align your academic choices with your long-term immigration and career goals when planning your Canadian education.

November 20, 20258 min
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TCM Practitioners in Canada: Licensing, Registration and Immigration
Professional Licensing

TCM Practitioners in Canada: Licensing, Registration and Immigration

A step-by-step overview of what Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners need to know about licensing, registration, and immigration pathways in Canada.

October 5, 20259 min
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