Today, Canadians are encouraged to remember the countless women and men, past and present, who sacrificed their lives to protect our rights, freedoms, and privileges. However, a Toronto Star article argues that…
Continue ReadingAccording to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander, Canada has issued 11% more study permits to international students this year compared to 2013; in 2012, there was a 26% increase. Last year, international…
Continue ReadingThat’s right; $1,000 Canadian dollar (CAD) bank notes used to be in circulation, until the Bank of Canada decided in 2000 to withdraw them from circulation. Though this decision was in light…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) has recently announced reforms to the former Live-In Caregiver Program (“LCP”). The LCP traditionally allowed Canadian employers to recruit foreign nationals to live and work in their…
Continue ReadingNovember 11th is a day that resonates with all Canadian citizens, whether you were born here or are a newcomer. Kicking off Veterans Week, ahead of Remembrance Day next Tuesday, Veteran Affairs…
Continue ReadingThe government of Canada has announced changes to the Caregiver Program (formally known as the Live-in Caregiver program). One of the biggest changes is the elimination of the live-in requirement. Specifically, caregivers…
Continue ReadingHave you ever wondered which top five languages are spoken across Canada, a country known worldwide for its socio-cultural diversity? According to CBC News, these are English, French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi. But…
Continue ReadingOn October 27th, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney tabled Bill C-44, “The Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act”. Among other changes, this Bill introduces the first legal amendments to the Canadian Security…
Continue ReadingHalloween is coming up this Friday, but between choosing costumes and stocking up on candy, we often forget the true, spooky spirit that the day is supposed to represent. Ghost stories have…
Continue ReadingIn 2012, Parliament passed two Orders in Council which introduced changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) that limited access to healthcare by refugee claimants in Canada. A group called the…
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