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One of the most important responsibilities of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada's immigration service, is to protect the health of the Canadian public. To support this goal, IRCC collects medical information from potential immigrants and can prevent people believed to have dangerous conditions from immigrating to the country. However, the same restrictions…

Introduction Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a department of the Canadian federal government that plays a pivotal role in the nation's social and economic fabric. The department has a broad scope, encompassing everything from processing immigration applications to establishing immigration…

Canada continues to be a favoured destination for individuals worldwide, whether they're tourists, business professionals, or loved ones reuniting with their families. As part of its commitment to improving immigration services, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is constantly seeking to make these programs more efficient and equitable. On June 6th 2023, IRCC unveiled…

Canada's popularity with would-be international migrants has increased by more than half in the past ten years, according to a survey published by Gallup. The analytics firm released the results of its new survey on January 24, covering not only respondents' desire to migrate but also their preferred destinations and other factors. Survey responses showing greater preference for Canada…

Travellers from many countries don't require visas when travelling to Canada. Instead, residents of these nations must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization, or eTA. However, not everyone from a visa-exempt nation needs an eTA. This article provides a brief guide to Canada's eTA exemptions. US citizens Canada's nearest neighbour provides a high percentage…

For many people, travel to Canada means getting either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which demonstrates that you are exempt from the visa requirement. The main exceptions to these rules are Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Permanent residents can prove their status by showing a valid permanent resident card (PR card) when entering the country. However, not having…

If you visit Canada frequently, you may be looking for a way to reduce the amount of time spent at border crossings. One way of doing this is to make use of the NEXUS program. This joint US-Canada expedited border control system pre-approves some travellers, allowing them to use reserved entry lanes at land border crossings and special kiosks at airports. Qualifying for NEXUS takes a little…

 With new travel rules for passengers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, visiting Canada is easier than it's been at any point since the start of the pandemic. There are still rules to follow, though, so if you're planning on travelling to Canada, make sure that you've done everything you need to. You'll need to be able to show Canadian authorities that you have been vaccinated and tested,…

Whether you’re looking for a vibrant, cosmopolitan city or a quiet, picturesque location, Canada has it all. With the second biggest landmass in the world, and the 38th largest population (36.5 million – just over half that of the UK), it could be described as pretty sparse. The vast majority of people live along the southern border with the United States in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, British…

When you arrive in Canada as a visitor for the first time, you will need to show one of the following documents before you are allowed to enter: a valid travel document or passport and a visitor visa or temporary resident visa, or an eTA (electronic travel authorization). Should you wish to remain…