Olivia Bennett writes about study permits and the path from Canadian education to work. She covers designated learning institutions, permit conditions, and post-graduation work permit rules.
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Olivia Bennett
Education reporter
Covers study permits, designated learning institutions, and post-graduation work permits.
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9 October 2026
New Free Tool Helps Americans Determine Canadian Citizenship by Descent
What happened? CanadaVisa has launched a free online resource named the Family Line Explorer. This tool assists Americans in determining if their family lineage qualifies them for...
7 October 2026
Canada to Launch New Online Asylum Claim Process on November 3, 2026
What happened? Canada's immigration department will implement a new online process for asylum claims starting November 3, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also...
5 October 2026
IRCC Training Reveals Potential Canadian Citizenship for Descendants of Americanized Ancestors
What happened? Canada's immigration department, IRCC, has used a hypothetical case to train its officers on how individuals whose grandparent was born in Canada and later became...
4 October 2026
Bill C-3 Expands Canadian Citizenship, Potentially Including Eric Clapton and His Children
What happened? A new Canadian citizenship bill, Bill C-3, came into effect on December 15, 2025, potentially making legendary guitarist Eric Clapton a Canadian citizen. Clapton's...
3 October 2026
Quebec Invites 519 Skilled Workers for Permanent Selection
What happened? Quebec issued 519 invitations for permanent selection on September 24 under its Skilled Worker Selection Program. This marks the ninth selection round of the year...
2 October 2026
International Student Enrollment Drops 6.9 Percent in Canadian Postsecondary Schools for 2024 to 2025
What happened? International student enrollment at Canadian public colleges and universities declined by 6.9 percent during the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This drop follows new...
1 October 2026
Canadian Citizenship by Descent Applicants Have Options Following IRCC Refusal
What happened? Applicants whose Canadian citizenship by descent applications are refused by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also known as IRCC, have several options...
1 October 2026
Many Express Entry Candidates Overestimate Their Chances for Canadian Immigration
What happened? Many individuals eligible for Canada's Express Entry system are overly confident about receiving an invitation to apply, often misjudging their competitiveness....
30 September 2026
Criminal Record Does Not Bar Canadian Citizenship by Descent but Can Affect Passport Applications
What happened? A criminal record does not impact a claim for Canadian citizenship by descent, which relies on law and lineage. This status differs from Canadian passport...
29 September 2026
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Invites 380 Workers in Key Sectors
What happened? The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, or AAIP, issued 380 invitations to apply for provincial nomination between September 10 and 23. The program prioritized...
28 September 2026
Canada Issues 733 Express Entry Invitations to Provincial Nominee Program Candidates
What happened? Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 733 invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program candidates in an Express Entry draw on September...
27 September 2026
Manitoba Invites 417 STEM Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
What happened? The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply for provincial nomination on September 24. This latest draw primarily targeted workers...
21 September 2026
Letter of Explanation Crucial for Canadian Citizenship by Descent Applications Under Bill C-3
What happened? Applicants seeking proof of Canadian citizenship by descent under Bill C-3 may need to submit a letter of explanation. This document, often called an LOE, addresses...
19 September 2026
Prince Edward Island Invites 195 Candidates in Priority Sectors for Provincial Nomination
What happened? Prince Edward Island's Provincial Nominee Program issued 195 invitations to apply for provincial nomination on September 17. The invitations targeted workers in...
17 September 2026
Francophone Mobility Work Permits See Significant Increase Across Canada
What happened? Francophone Mobility Work Permits, while a small fraction of Canada's total work permits, are experiencing a notable surge in interest and issuance. Data indicates...
13 September 2026
More Than 100,000 Floridians Now Canadian Citizens Under Updated Law
What happened? Florida has long attracted those seeking warm weather, including millions of Canadians over many years. For some Floridians, their family history could now lead to...
10 September 2026
Canadian Proof of Citizenship Processing Times Soar to 33 Months, Affecting 136,000 Applicants
What happened? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship have dramatically increased. The wait time for a new applicant has...
10 September 2026
Ontario's Workforce Priority Stream Awards Points for Canadian Work Experience and Earnings
What happened? Ontario's new Workforce Priority Stream, known as OWP, is now ranking immigration candidates through a points system. This stream operates as part of the Ontario...