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Derek Shank
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Derek is Senior Manager, Content & Product at CIC News and CanadaVisa.

From his early childhood, Derek had his head buried in books, excited to explore new worlds. This curiosity led him to a PhD in English Literature, where he studied the aesthetics of Romantic Hellenism.

Derek took his love of sharing knowledge to the private sector. From financial planning, to IT research, to immigration, Derek has built his career around his passion for uncovering and communicating insights that have a positive impact on people’s lives.

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LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates
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Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check.
Canada is fast-tracking citizenship certificates for trans Americans
A hand holds a transgender pride flag
New Hampshire amongst top states for Americans now eligible for Canadian passports
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Skyline
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LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates
A modifed Canadian flag featuring the pride colours waved with the backdrop of Canadian trees.
The top 11 mistakes that can derail a proof of Canadian citizenship application, according to a lawyer
Americans are filling out Proof of Canadian citizenship applications in droves
Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check.
Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer
Lawyer with clipboard working with client at table in office
Canada is fast-tracking citizenship certificates for trans Americans
A hand holds a transgender pride flag
New TR to PR pathway limited so far to submitted PR applications, dubbed “In-Canada Workers Initiative”
A picture of a populated square in Canada, with people walking in all directions.
Canada is fast-tracking permanent residence applications for TR-to-PR eligible workers
Canadian Parliament in Ottawa in a sunny day, Canada
New Hampshire amongst top states for Americans now eligible for Canadian passports
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Skyline
The cast of “Friends” has become more Canadian; if you’re American, you might have too
A collage of the actors who play the characters on the hit sitcom Friends
Canada doubles length of work authorization support letters for workers on maintained status
A close-up of a Canadian work permit.
A third of Vermonters can get Canadian passports in wake of citizenship law changes
Visitors throng the streets at Barre's annual Heritage Days Festival in Vermont
New law gives thousands of Bay Staters claim to Canadian passports
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New law grants Canadian citizenship to millions of Americans: are their spouses and children also US-Canadian dual citizens?
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Americans aren’t moving to Canada: They just want the passport
A picture of a Canadian passport tucked away in trouser pockets.
25% of New Englanders can get Canadian passports, in wake of citizenship law changes
One in four New Englanders may qualify for Canadian citizenship under a new law expanding citizenship by descent.
Why Cajuns may be Canadians under new citizenship law
Louisiana ranks among the top states for residents able to claim Canadian citizenship – at double the rate of Michigan.
Seven types of documents Americans are using to prove their Canadian citizenship by descent
Many Americans are searching records for documents that can prove their Canadian citizenship by descent under Canada's new citizenship laws.
Canada extends work permit measures for Ukrainians
The federal government is extending the deadline for Ukrainian nationals to apply for an open work permit until March 31, 2027, provided they obtained the initial permit under a qualifying policy.
Canada boosts provincial immigration by a third for 2026
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Canada passes greatest immigration reforms in decades
Canada has passed a bill with major reforms to Canada's immigration system.
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