Maple News reports that immigrants who become permanent residents through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) tend to achieve better outcomes in Canada’s labour market compared to those who enter via the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This […]
Canada Reverses Surrender Demand as Some Citizenship Certificates Are Revalidated, Maple News Reports
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- June 20, 2026
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Maple News reports a rapid shift in Canada’s citizenship process: the federal government has begun reversing an earlier demand that flagged applicants surrender their citizenship certificates for review, instead issuing revalidation letters that confirm entitlement and activation of the certificates. The revalidation letters, seen by Maple News, are signed by Peggy Sun, Registrar of Canadian Citizenship, and dated June 19, 2026. They state that a review of the documents filed with the proof-of-citizenship application is complete, that the evidence supports the claim, and that the holder is entitled to keep the certificate. The letters indicate the certificate shall not be cancelled, citing subsection 26(4) of the Citizenship Regulations. They also note that IRCC records show the certificate as active, that an electronic certificate has been issued, and that no further action is required. This reversal comes days after the federal government on June 13 asked certain recent recipients to surrender their certificates for review, citing gaps in the submitted documentation. In the interim, the department paused finalizing some proofs of citizenship applications and clarified that individuals already in Canada could continue working but could not use a Canadian passport during the review. The episode also prompted updated IRCC guidance on what qualifies as proof of Canadian lineage, effectively raising the documentary bar for these applications. Legal observers have raised questions about the process, with some arguing the government shifted standards after initial decisions and that the forced surrender may be unconstitutional. Bill C-3 remains in effect, maintaining existing eligibility rules,…
Canada Reverses Surrender Demand as Some Citizenship Certificates Are Revalidated, Maple News Reports
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- June 20, 2026
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Maple News reports a rapid shift in Canada’s citizenship process:…
British Columbia Issues 279 High-Economic-Impact Invitations in Latest SI Draw Under Innovate Initiative
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- June 19, 2026
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Maple News reports that on June 18, the British Columbia…
Canada Moves to Make Early Access to Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Permanent
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- June 19, 2026
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Maple News reports that Ottawa has moved to make permanent…
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- June 19, 2026
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Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued 669 invitations through…
Canada Overhauls Proof of Citizenship by Descent: Original-Source Records Now Required
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- June 19, 2026
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Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship department has issued updated…
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- October 4, 2021
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Maple News reports that on September 2, Quebec's Ministry of…
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- March 26, 2026
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Maple News reports that eight Canadian firms participating in the…
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- February 5, 2026
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The competitive landscape of Canada’s Express Entry system is showing…
Maple News: Sweeping immigration reforms advance after Senate passage
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- March 12, 2026
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Maple News reports that the Senate has passed Bill C-12,…
Financial First Steps: A Must-Watch Webinar for Newcomers to Canada
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- November 10, 2023
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Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada can now access…