Category: Canada

In general, you need to apply for a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Canadian visa office before you come to Canada. For these work permits: You need to get a job offer from a Canadian employer before you apply. How do I come to Canada as a temporary foreign […]

We’re just like this tiny little engine working away in the background, but suddenly this spotlight’s been shone on us.” An estimated 3,200 people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine have landed in Ottawa under a special visa. But there are some specific challenges to get the newcomers settled here. How many Ukraine refugees have […]

In 2016, 78,685 Russian immigrants resided in Canada. Ontario was home to most Russian immigrants in 2016. Citizens from the Russian Federation landed in Canada in recent years. Landing Year Total 2013 2,462 2014 1,772 2015 2,143 2006-2015 24,426 How many Russian immigrants are in Canada? According to the 2016 Census, there were 622,445 Canadians […]

Canada’s assistance to Ukraine Since January 2014, we have committed more than $890 million in multi-faceted support to Ukraine, using a range of instruments. How much money has Ukraine received from Canada? “The $500 million in new military aid announced today will ensure that we continue to meet Ukraine’s military momentum with the military aid […]

The length of time you can be laid off for depends on a few factors. If you are receiving employment insurance (EI) benefits, you can be laid off for a maximum of one year. However, if you are not receiving EI benefits, there is no limit to how long you can be laid off for. […]

In our increasingly globalized and digitized world, perhaps the most important work permit exemption is for remote work. Canada’s immigration department allows visitors to Canada to perform long-distance (by telephone or internet) work if their employer is outside Canada and they are remunerated from outside Canada. Can I work remotely in Canada from another country? […]

As a digital nomad, you typically must file taxes in your home country, even while working remotely in Canada. Canada does not require taxes for people who do not live, take up residence and are not physically in the country for 183 days in one year. Where can I live as a digital nomad? Digital […]

To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must: be a permanent resident. have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years. have filed your taxes, if you need to. pass a citizenship test. prove your language skills. What are the requirements for Canadian residency? Are you eligible? be a permanent […]

When you look at a map, communities in Canada’s Far North are among the most remote in the world. Iqaluit, Nunavut’s capital city and largest community, is only accessible by air or boat. It is a two-day drive from Whitehorse or Yellowknife to the nearest Canadian city. What are examples of remote places? 10 of […]

There are 3 possible reasons for medical inadmissibility: Danger to public health. Danger to public safety. Excessive demand on health or social services. What medical conditions make you inadmissible to Canada? Canada Medical Inadmissibility Examples untreated syphilis. active pulmonary tuberculosis. hostile or disruptive behavior. organic brain disorders or paranoid states linked to violent behavior. substance […]