Life in Canada

More newcomers are choosing to settle long-term in Atlantic Canada

A recent Statistics Canada study shows that high immigrant retention rates in Atlantic Canada can be credited to the success of the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). 

By Edana Robitaille

Canadian employment up by 10,000 jobs in November 2022: Labour Force Survey

According to the latest Labour Force Survey (November 2022) released by Statistics Canada, women between 25 and 54 years of age (considered to be of core working age) experienced a rise in employment of 0.4%.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Five Canadian cities among the top 100 best cities to live in

Toronto has taken 24th place on the list of the 100 best cities to live in the world according to Resonance Consultancy, a British Columbia based marketing consultancy that specializes in branding and marketing for the world’s cities, districts, developments, and destinations.

By Edana Robitaille

How to become eligible for Canadian citizenship

In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary) Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54) Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […]

By Julia Hornstein

Understanding the need for Proof of Citizenship in Canada

Citizenship is significant for many reasons, including with respect to making people feel at home and comfortable in Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Immigrants make up largest share of Canada’s population in over 150 years

Statistics Canada has released the results of the 2021 census, which includes the most recent statistical portrait of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada.

By Edana Robitaille

Toronto to hold election for mayor and city council

Toronto will hold a municipal election on October 24 this year. Municipal (city) government oversees things such as property taxes, public transit, public spaces such as parks, and garbage collection. It is the level of government closest to day-to-day life.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC aims to grant citizenship to 300,000 people this fiscal year

CIC News has obtained an internal IRCC memo that outlines targets for the number of new citizens Canada will welcome for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. 

By Edana Robitaille

How to get proof of Canadian citizenship

A citizenship certificate is an important document that proves Canadian citizenship for those who have a Canadian parent. This certificate entitles you to all the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as all Canadian citizens. It is also one of only two documents accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as proof of Canadian citizenship.

By Edana Robitaille