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The top five states where Americans qualify for a Canadian passport through ancestryNearly one in every three New Hampsh...
06/03/2026

The top five states where Americans qualify for a Canadian passport through ancestry
Nearly one in every three New Hampshire residents may be dual Canadian-U.S. citizens, after Canada updated its Citizenship Act in December 2025.

Compared to the rest of the country, Americans with family ties to states such as New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine have a much higher chance of having Canadian ancestry, which comes with the right to Canadian citizenship.
On December 15, 2025, Canada eliminated the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship by descent, making millions of Americans with even just one Canadian ancestor eligible to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates, with which they can obtain Canadian passports.

The high proportion of Canadian ancestry in New England stems from the mass migration of almost one million French Canadians from the Canadian province of Quebec to the Northeastern United States between 1840 and 1930, an event now known as the "Great Hemorrhage."

Here is a look at the states that have the highest percentage of residents with Canadian ancestry

StateShare of population with Canadian-born ancestryNew Hampshire8.06%Vermont7.59%Maine7.00%Rhode Island4.05%Massachusetts3.40%

These estimates are based on U.S. Census Bureau data on self-reported Canadian ancestry in 2024. In reality, the number of Americans with Canadian ancestry from states in New England is estimated to be three or four times that number due to many being unaware of their Canadian roots.

New Hampshire

If you hail from New Hampshire, there is an almost one-in-three chance you might qualify as a dual U.S.- Canadian citizen.

This largely traces back to the mass migration of French Canadians from Quebec into neighboring New Hampshire, which shares a border. Between 1840 and 1930, droves of French-Canadians chose to settle in towns such as Manchester, where labour was in huge demand at the huge textile mills.

Ontario is replacing nearly all its permanent residence pathways: here’s what we know so farOntario has revoked all its ...
06/03/2026

Ontario is replacing nearly all its permanent residence pathways: here’s what we know so far
Ontario has revoked all its provincial pathways to permanent residence, without putting into place any replacements.

On May 30, 2026, scheduled legislative changes to Ontario's provincial regulations took effect, and invalidated each of the immigration streams through which foreign nationals used to be able to qualify for provincial nomination for permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
Ontario still hasn't published specific details for what comes next. However, the province shared detailed proposals for replacement streams more than six months ago.

In a December 2025 stakeholder consultation, the OINP laid out plans to replace existing streams with four new pathways — including proposed eligibility criteria. The consultation closed on January 1, 2026.

This article will cover the proposed immigration streams in detail.

As of the time of writing, Ontario has not confirmed which provincial immigration streams will come into force, what the eligibility criteria will be, or when they will come into force.

The province has stated that "all applications received" under the closed streams "will be assessed in accordance with the eligibility requirements in place at the time of application."

Proposed replacement streams
In its December consultation, the province proposed consolidating its immigration intake into the following four nomination streams (one with two intakes, yielding five nomination pathways in total):

Employer Job Offer stream — TEER* 0-3 track;
Employer Job Offer stream — TEER 4-5 track;
Priority Healthcare stream;
Entrepreneur stream (replaces closed Entrepreneur category); and
Exceptional Talent stream.
As detailed above, under the proposal, the three previously operational employer job offer streams would merge into one (with two nomination tracks, for high and low-skilled candidates).

Individuals in these three situations can work in Canada without a work permitWhile most individuals will require a work...
06/03/2026

Individuals in these three situations can work in Canada without a work permit
While most individuals will require a work permit if they wish to work while in Canada, there are certain situations in which one need not be obtained.

Business visitors, remote workers for a foreign employer, and international students with work authorization are among those who do not require a permit.
In this article, we’ll outline three situations that allow a foreign national to work without having to first secure a work permit through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

All temporary residents of Canada must be admissible and demonstrate intent to leave at the end of their authorized stay to enter the country.

Working as a business visitor

The ability to enter and work in Canada as a business visitor necessitates that you do not enter the Canadian labour market upon being granted entry. This is satisfied in three ways:

1) You do not pursue direct employment with a Canadian company

This means your primary source of remuneration, and the accrual of profits remain outside Canada, and the principal place of business is located outside the country

Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descentSince Canada eliminated its...
06/03/2026

Six online tools Americans are using to find the ancestry for Canadian citizenship by descent
Since Canada eliminated its generational limit to inheriting citizenship by descent last December, millions of Americans with Canadian ancestry can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship, with which they can obtain a Canadian passport.

And this spring, thousands of Americans have been applying, pushing up processing times dramatically.

If you’re not sure whether you have the Canadian ancestry needed to qualify, here are six online research tools you can try for expanding your family tree.

If you find you descend from even a single Canadian ancestor, no matter how far removed, then you qualify for Canadian citizenship by descent, provided you were born before December 15, 2025.
Family tree and discovery platforms

The following platforms can help you expand your family tree backward to search for Canadian ancestors.

Free services

Tool Best for NotesFamilySearch Starting point for building a family tree and searching historical records. - Its shared tree and user-submitted genealogies should be treated as a starting point to be confirmed by additional research, not as definitive proof.

- Not all records are indexed, and some some records may be restricted.WikiTree - Free collaborative tree for checking existing research and connecting with other genealogists.

- Best used for sourced profiles, hypotheses, and cousin collaboration. - Unlike Family Search, does not contain links to historical documents.

- You'll need to validate the genealogical info by cross-referencing supporting documents.

Tracking and documenting your research

The above tools can help you with building your family tree, searching historical records, and identifying ancestors you may not have known about.

Some can also surface census entries, parish records, immigration logs, or user-submitted family trees that may point to a Canadian connection.

Be sure to keep organized documentation of your findings as your conduct the research in building out your family tree.

Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsementOn May 28, N...
06/03/2026

Newfoundland and Labrador invites over 100 candidates to submit an application for nomination or endorsement
On May 28, Newfoundland and Labrador issued more invitations in its sixth provincial immigration draw of the year.

This selection round saw a total of 103 candidates invited through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
With this draw, May has now seen three rounds of invitations, the highest monthly total so far this year.

Draw details

NLPNP candidates received the largest share of invitations in this draw, at 81.6%.

ProgramInvitations issuedNLPNP84AIP19

The province does not publicly declare which streams of the NLPNP candidates were invited under, or which occupations were targeted in this draw.

This was Newfoundland and Labrador’s most modest draw of 2026 so far, with invitation numbers continuing to steadily and consistently trend downward.

You can compare the May 28 draw against previous draws held by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) over the course of this year, below:

Date of drawInvitations issuedInvitations issued by programMarch 6, 2026445NLPNP: 362

AIP: 83March 30, 2026245NLPNP: 209

AIP: 36April 13, 2026210NLPNP: 177

AIP: 33May 1, 2026190NLPNP: 157

AIP: 33May 11, 2026186NLPNP: 168

AIP: 18May 28103NLPNP: 84

AIP: 19

As of May 28, the province has invited a total of 1,379 provincial immigration candidates to apply for nomination (NLPNP) or endorsement (AIP) in 2026.

British Columbia unveils requirements for new time-limited pathway to permanent residenceThe Government of British Colum...
06/03/2026

British Columbia unveils requirements for new time-limited pathway to permanent residence
The Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details on its new initiative targeting cleaning and security workers employed by a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote community.

Three occupations are eligible for permanent residence (PR) through this initiative, which the province is now referring to as a “temporary stream.”
Registrations are to open on June 15, 2026, and will close on August 31, 2026. A webinar providing more details will be held on June 10, for which you can join the waitlist here.

British Columbia previously announced that it aims to retain and nominate up to 250 selected workers employed with a B.C. health authority, aiding their transition to PR status, through this initiative.

Given that the initiative is limited to a maximum of 250 workers, preparing the required documentation outlined in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BCPNP’s) Skills Immigration (SI) application guide in advance is advised.

The Government of British Columbia released these updated eligibility details on May 28, 2026, following on the heels of its initial April 23, 2026, announcement, first introducing this targeted initiative.

Who is eligible for this targeted PR initiative?

Individuals in the following three occupations, possessing a “regular, indeterminate, full-time job” with a B.C. health authority in a rural or remote are eligible for consideration

Hacks to save time and money for your first month in Calgary as an international studentInternational students arriving ...
06/03/2026

Hacks to save time and money for your first month in Calgary as an international student
International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by consulting the right resources.

We've spoken with international students and compiled must-know highlights along with links to official resources to help set up your phone, bank account, housing, transportation, health insurance, and more.
Getting a Canadian mobile phone

Many newcomers will wish to set up a mobile phone with a Canadian telecommunications service provider.

Setting up a monthly Canadian phone plan will often require having a Canadian bank account or a Canadian credit card already.

If you don’t have a bank account or credit card yet, you can get mobile service in Canada immediately by purchasing a pre-paid SIM or eSIM, which you can obtain at the airport, but are often available for less expense when purchased online.

When you do set up a monthly phone plan, you may need to start with a prepaid plan, given your lack of Canadian credit history. Many newcomers switch to a postpaid plan after their first 6–12 months in Canada.

Newcomers can consult the CanadaVisa guide for more information on Canadian mobile phone plans.

Setting up a Canadian bank account

Many newcomers will wish to set up a Canadian bank account so they can receive and send payments.

Most Canadian residents will use a bank account to receive payments from employers, and to pay bills such as tuition, rent, utilities, and credit card bills.

Bank account holders can also deposit or withdraw cash and/or cheques.

Start here to avoid information overload for your first month in Toronto as an international studentInternational studen...
06/03/2026

Start here to avoid information overload for your first month in Toronto as an international student
International students arriving in Toronto face a big adjustment.

Toronto boasts strong infrastructure for newcomers, but comes with a high cost of living, competitive housing market, and complex transportation system. Planning ahead can save you both time and money.
This guide covers the essentials you'll need to get set up in your first month, from banking and housing to healthcare and transit, as an international student in Toronto.

Setting up a Canadian bank account

You will need a bank account to help you pay bills, get paid by Canadian employers (if you choose to work), and to receive money from family or friends within Canada or abroad. Setting one up typically requires a Canadian address, identification, and proof of your immigration status, such as your study permit.

Many major banks, such as TD, offer newcomer or international student banking packages. You can also review the Canadian government's guide on opening a bank account.

Once a bank account has been established, you can also transfer money to other residents with ease. Many Canadians use systems such as Interac to send and receive payments between Canadian bank accounts.

Getting a Canadian mobile phone

For immediate mobile connectivity in Canada, the quickest route is through a prepaid SIM or eSIM, which can be obtained either at the airport when you arrive—typically for a premium, or online or at other retailers.

When looking to set up a long-term phone plan, the major Canadian nationwide telecommunication network providers, and their flagship brands, are Bell, Rogers, and Telus. The same providers also offer lower-cost plans on the same network through flanker and discount brands such as Fido, Koodo, Chatr, Public Mobile, and Lucky Mobile.

Canada expands access to work permits for spouses of Quebec healthcare workersSpouses and common-law partners of certain...
06/03/2026

Canada expands access to work permits for spouses of Quebec healthcare workers
Spouses and common-law partners of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec have expanded access to open work permits, effective May 25, 2026.

Under the updated instructions, eligible spouses no longer need the principal worker's work permit to be valid for at least 16 months—a recent stipulation Canada’s immigration department added to spousal open work permit (SOWP) eligibility at the start of 2025.
The exemption applies only to spouses of foreign-trained healthcare professionals in Quebec who work in one of three occupations and who were admitted into a specific Quebec recognition or recruitment project.

Per standard spousal open work permit rules for foreign workers, the principal foreign worker must still be authorized to work at the time that their spouse/ partner applies for their open work permit.

This information was published on May 29, 2026 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as an update to its program delivery instructions.

Who qualifies for the exemption?

To qualify, the principal foreign national must work in one of the following occupations as described by Canada's National Occupation Classification (NOC) system:

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301);

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists (NOC 32103); or

Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120).

The principal worker must also have been admitted into one of three Quebec projects that recruit and recognize the credentials of foreign-trained healthcare professionals:

Projet de reconnaissance des compétences d'infirmières et d'infirmiers recrutés à l'international;

With full details on In-Canada Workers Initiative unclear, now’s the time to book immigration language testsWith the fed...
06/03/2026

With full details on In-Canada Workers Initiative unclear, now’s the time to book immigration language tests
With the federal government yet to unveil the full details of its “In-Canada Workers Initiative,” foreign nationals with aging language tests risk missing the boat.

Canada’s permanent residence pathways generally require that test results of official immigration language tests be valid at the time a foreign national submits their application for permanent residence.

Language test results are valid for up to two years, after which they expire.
Foreign nationals in Canada with expired or soon-to-expire language tests can better position themselves for new opportunities for permanent residence by re-taking official immigration language tests at the earliest opportunity.

For those who re-take language tests this May, their results will be valid up until May of 2028.

The “In-Canada Workers Initiative” is set to transition up to 33,000 temporary workers to permanent residence over the course of 2026 and 2027.

So far, only existing PR applicants are affected by the announced measures—but the government left the door open to drop new measures at any time, as indicated by the language in its official press release, which suggested that the measures announced so far may not make up the sum total of the initiative:

“As part of this initiative, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is initially accelerating eligible applications from existing inventories” for those who had been living in smaller communities for at least two years and had submitted PR applications through select regional pathways and federal immigration pilots.

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