Author: Cassandra Fultz, RCIC

Cassandra specializes in Canadian immigration cases pertaining to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL), Study Permits, PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds, Criminal Rehabilitation, Temporary Resident Permits, Canadian citizenship, Family Sponsorship, and Visitor Visas. She has advocated for her clients with an impressive success rate, including for applications with prior refusals.

2024: European Travel – Canadians Are Required To Obtain An Authorized ETIAS Visa Waiver

Date Posted: 2023/08/02

Starting in 2024, holders of Canadian passports who intend to travel to European nations for up to 90 days in a 180-day period must submit an online application to the European travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). Right now, Canadian nationals can enter Europe without visa or other authorization.

Canadian tourists will have to complete a form containing their personal data information about their travel documents, their level of education and current employment, information about any criminal convictions. Time frame may be extended by up to 14 days or by up to 30 days if any additional information or proof is needed.

How much ETIAS will cost?

The Fee to apply for ETIAS is 7 Euro. Seniors above the age of 70 and children under the age of 18 are exempt from paying the fee. Families of EU citizens and non-EU nationals with free movement rights within the EU are likewise excluded from paying the fee.

What Identification and Information is Required for Canadians to Enter the Schengen Area?

Personal information including your name(s), surname, date and place of birth, nationality, home address, parents’ first names, email address and phone number;
Travel document details;
Details about your level of education and current occupation;
Details about your intended travel and stay in any of the countries requiring ETIAS;
Details about any criminal convictions, any past travels to war or conflict zones, and whether you have recently been subject of a decision requiring you to leave the territory of any country.

Which nations will require an ETIAS for Canadian citizens to visit?

To travel to the following 30 nations beginning in 2024, Canadian citizens will need an ETIAS: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. As a result, Canadian nationals will also require an ETIAS to travel to the following open-bordered European microstates: Vatican City (through Italy), San Marino (via Italy), and Monaco (via France).

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Spousal Sponsorship Processing Times Increase Drastically for Quebec

Date Posted: 2023/08/01

spousal sponsorship processing times increase in quebec

The IRCC webpage showing Canadian immigration application processing times now has a new feature – spousal sponsorship application processing times are now broken down further into applications immigrating to Quebec or to a different province.

In-Canada Class Spousal Sponsorship Application Processing Time

The processing time is the lowest for applicants using the Spouse in Canada or Common-Law partner in Canada class sponsorship application. However, if the sponsor lives in the province of Quebec, the processing time is more than double:

Inland Spousal Sponsorship (outside Quebec): 11 months
Inland Spousal Sponsorship (inside Quebec): 26 months

IRCC has now taken into account the requirement for the person being sponsored to also be given permission to immigrate to the province of Quebec (Certificat de Selection du Quebec – CSQ) by Quebec immigration (MIFI). This requirement has always been in place, but the processing time for the applicant to be issued a CSQ was not taken into account by IRCC. The processing time now includes how long it takes

for you to give your biometrics
for the assessment of the sponsor and the person being sponsored
for IRCC to make sure you meet eligibility requirements
the time you need to submit your application to the Ministère de l’Immigration de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) and receive a decision

inland sponsorship processing time outside quebec

inland sponsorship processing time inside quebec

Processing Time for Outland Sponsorship Applications

For applicants who are not already inside Canada and are using the outland spousal sponsorship process (also known as overseas or family class spousal sponsorship), the processing time has also increased drastically for applicants destined to Quebec.

Overseas (Family Class) Sponsorship (outside Quebec): 14 months
Overseas (Family Class) Class Sponsorship (inside Quebec): 24 months

outland spousal sponsorship application processing time outside quebec

outland spousal sponsorship application processing time in quebec

Spousal Sponsorship and Common-Law Sponsorship Applications Complete in 3 – 6 Months

Our office has continued to receive approvals on sponsorship applications for couples with sponsors living outside Quebec in far less time than is posted on the IRCC website. Throughout 2023, we have received dozens of spousal sponsorship approvals in a very short time for applications submitted this year:

Inland Sponsorship: 3 – 6 months
Outland Sponsorship: 5 – 8 months

The spousal sponsorship application processing time has lingered around 12 months on the IRCC website for approximately one year. However, our office has been receiving extremely quick decisions on nearly all spousal and common-law sponsorship applications since late 2022.

What is a CSQ?

CSQ stands for Certificat de sélection du Québec. This is a document that gives someone permission from the Quebec government to immigrate to Quebec.

A CSQ is required for any person becoming a permanent resident of Canada who will live in the province of Quebec. Anyone who immigrates to Quebec must have approval from the federal government of Canada through IRCC, as well as the government of Quebec through MIFI – they do things a bit differently there!

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Canada Has New Minister of Immigration – Mark Miller

Date Posted: 2023/07/27

The Hon. Mark Miller, who succeeds Sean Fraser as Canada’s next minister of immigration, was announced on July 26. Known as the Canadian politician who won the 2015 election to represent the House of Commons seat of Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs. In 2019, he was re-elected as Minister of Indigenous Services by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Following his election in 2021, Marc was named Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations in 2021. For the sake of middle-class families in Montréal, he has devoted his whole career to boosting government expenditures in affordable housing, public transportation, and the Canada Child benefit.

The new minister will be challenged to deliver results on the three priorities that Canadians hold most dear: increasing the standard of living for the middle class, expanding the economy, and securing a bright future for everyone. The ministry team will continue to advance on housing and put more money back into families’ pockets by building on the work done since 2015 to invest in Canadians, to strengthen the middle class, and to support those working hard to join it. The group will keep up its efforts to combat climate change and travel the common path of reconciliation in order to offer a brighter future for everyone.

Who was Mark Miller before entering the politics?

Marc earned degrees in both common and civil law from the McGill University Faculty of Law in 2001. He was a lawyer with international expertise who focused on mergers and acquisitions before going into politics. He practiced in Montréal, Stockholm, and New York City. Marc has produced publications on constitutional and human rights legislation and taken part in a variety of philanthropic and pro bono legal activities.

He previously served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an infantryman. Minister Miller graduated from the Université de Montréal with a Master’s and a Bachelor’s in Political Science.

Congratulations on his new role!

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The Canadian Government Announces a New PR Route To Reunite Ukrainian Families

Date Posted: 2023/07/24

Families torn apart by this crisis continue to receive unflinching support and a lifeline from Canada, including through the new family reunion pathway that will assist Ukrainian families to remain together.

The Canadian federal government has started a new immigration program that would grant Canadian permanent resident status to Ukrainians who have fled their war-torn nation and are already living in Canada. Through this family reunion pathway, which will assist Ukrainian families to stay together while they rebuild their lives in their new communities in Canada.

Starting on October 23, 2023, this new route will provide anyone who wishes to stay in Canada that have escaped Russia’s unlawful invasion permanent residence. Ukrainian nationals must have at least one family member residing in Canada and be a temporary resident. Ukrainian spouses, common-law partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, and children or grandchildren of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident are among those who are eligible. In-depth details will be made available closer to the program’s October debut. Ukrainians with temporary resident status who have one or more family members residing in Canada will also be eligible.

Once in Canada, temporary residents will be able to apply for Canadian open work permits and Canadian study permits, which will all be given priority, to extend their stay for up to three years. Additionally, they will have access to settlement programs including employment assistance and language instruction.

Over 166,000 Ukrainians have received temporary refuge under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) since its inception in March 2022.

Families that qualify to immigrate to Canada may be sponsored by Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Applications must be filed using the standard procedure. Applications will be given priority by IRCC if the family member you are supporting is:

Ukrainian national outside Canada and one of the following family members:

your spouse or common-law or conjugal partner
your dependent child (including adopted children)

Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

(CUAET) is only one of the several unique initiatives the Canadian government has put in place to assist the Ukrainian people. It provides free, prolonged temporary status to Ukrainians and their families, enabling them to live, work, and study in Canada until it is secure for them to return home.

Up to July 15, 2023, Ukrainians and members of their families were able to apply for a CUAET visa abroad. Applications that are submitted before the deadline will still be processed.

The exceptional measures will allow CUAET holders to enter Canada up to March 31, 2024. Holders of CUAETs who are already in Canada will have until March 31, 2024, at no cost, to extend or modify their temporary status.

Ukrainians who applied for temporary resident status from overseas under the current programs are subject to fees and the usual conditions after July 16, 2023.

Families have until October 22, 2024 to apply for the new track to permanent residency, which needs no financial investment.

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Tags: permanent residence, refugees, Visitor Status

New Arrangement Increases Job Prospects For Young People In Canada and the UK

Date Posted: 2023/07/18

Canada and UK announce signing of a new Youth Mobility Agreement which will enter in force 2024. Signing of this agreement means that the governments of Canada and the UK are dedicated to giving young people in their countries the employment opportunities they need to realize their full potential. The agreement makes a number of enhancements to the two nations’ current youth mobility pact:

an increase in the eligible age range to 18–35
two new streams added for British people coming to Canada
an extension of the visa’s validity to three years

The Canadian youth mobility pact, which was first introduced in 2008, intends to encourage reciprocal employment possibilities in each nation. Signed by Minister Fraser and Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, British High Commissioner to Canada, the youth mobility pact will allow the young individuals who go abroad to learn about the different cultures, languages, and communities while also gaining life skills and enhancing their employment opportunities. With 37 nations, Canada has agreements governing youth movement. Canada will provide IEC to about 90,000 young people worldwide in 2023. IEC is one strategy the Canadian government is using to address the workforce shortages in the nation. Additionally, since 2008, more than 240,000 Canadians have engaged in IEC.

What is an IEC?

Youth can travel and work in Canada for up to two years through International Experience Canada (IEC). Three separate employment and travel opportunities are available:

Working holiday – The type of Canadian work visa you receive for Working Holiday is an open work permit, which permits you to work in Canada for nearly any company (with few restrictions). For some positions, you may be required to undergo a medical examination before beginning employment.
Young Professionals – You receive an employer-specific work permit if you fall under the Young Professionals category. Your Canadian employer is required to adhere to all labour regulations, including minimum wage standards, in the province or territory where you want to work.
International Co-op (Internship) – You will receive an employer-specific work visa if you fall under the international co-op (internship) category. Your proposed internship in Canada must be closely related to your area of study.

Citizens or partner countries can apply for one of the mentioned categories, and for the rest of them which are not they can apply to IEC through a recognized organization.

What does Canada’s program for international mobility entail?

Employers may recruit temporary foreign workers under the Canadian government’s International Mobility Program without first requesting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Workers who enter Canada in accordance with trade agreements like the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) or the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) are eligible for the International Mobility Program (IMP).

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Provincial Nominee Programs In Canada

Date Posted: 2023/07/05

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada are immigration programs designed to allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to a specific province or territory based on their skills, work experience, and other factors.

Each Canadian province and territory has its own PNP, complete with unique eligibility requirements and application procedures. The Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the main route for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. If you match the requirements, the province or territory will designate you, at which point you can apply for Canadian permanent residency. Without a work offer, one might seek permanent residency in Canada through these PNPs. For these PNP streams, you must be eligible and meet the prerequisites.

Canada PNP program is also a fantastic substitute for the Canadian Federal skilled worker visa (PR), not only as many CEC applicants would benefit just as much. The candidates who are unable to achieve the minimal requirements to qualify for a Canadian PR can benefit from the provincial nominee schemes. Once an applicant meets the eligibility requirements for a specific PNP stream, they may be eligible to receive a provincial nomination. Provincial nominations are typically issued to candidates who demonstrate the skills and qualifications needed in the local labor market of the province or territory. Each PNP stream has its own nomination criteria, and the number of nominations available varies by province or territory.

Many PNPs are linked to the federal Express Entry system, which is an online immigration application management system on federal level. To be considered for a PNP through Express Entry, candidates must create an Express Entry profile and meet the eligibility criteria of at least one of the federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class.

What Provinces in Canada Offer PNPs?

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) – AINP offers various streams for:

skilled workers
international graduates
entrepreneurs
self-employed individuals who want to settle in Alberta

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) – BCPNP provides pathways for:

Skilled workers
international graduates
entrepreneurs
individuals in specific targeted occupations to immigrate to British Columbia

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – MPNP offers streams for:

skilled workers
international graduates
business investors
farm investors who wish to settle in Manitoba

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) – NLPNP provides streams for:

Skilled workers
international graduates
entrepreneurs
individuals in specialized categories to immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – NBPNP has streams for:

Skilled workers
entrepreneurs
international graduates who want to live and work in New Brunswick

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) – NSNP has streams for:

Skilled workers
entrepreneurs
international graduates
individuals in targeted occupations who wish to settle in Nova Scotia

Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)– NTNP offers pathways for:

Skilled workers
Critical impact workers
Business owners/operators who want to love and work in Northwest Territories

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – OINP offers various streams for:

Skilled workers
International students
Entrepreneurs
Individuals with specific work experience to settle in Ontario

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) – PEI PNP provides pathways for:

Skilled workers
International students
Entrepreneurs
Individuals with specific targeted sectors to immigrate to Prince Edward Island

Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP) – QSWP has streams for:

Skilled workers
International students
Entrepreneurs
Self-employers
Individuals in specific occupations to settle in Quebec

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) – SINP has streams for:

Skilled worker
International students
Entrepreneurs
Individuals in specific occupations to settle in Saskatchewan

Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)– YNP has streams for:

Skilled workers
Critical impact workers
Entrepreneurs who want to settle in Yukon

How to apply for the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program?

Eligibility: Review the eligibility criteria for the specific PNP stream you are interested in. Each province or territory has its own requirements regarding education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability factors.
Express Entry: Determine if the PNP stream you are targeting is aligned with the federal Express Entry system. If so, create an Express Entry profile and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of at least one of the federal economic immigration programs. This can provide additional points to your Express Entry profile, which immediately increases your chances of receiving Invitation to Apply. This can provide additional points to your Express Entry profile, which immediately increases your chances of receiving Invitation to Apply.
Provincial Nomination: Research the nomination criteria specific to the PNP stream you are applying through. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may receive the so-called Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow you to apply for permanent residency with the federal government through the appropriate immigration program, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.
Application Submission: Gather all the necessary supporting documents, such as identification, marriage certificate (if applicable), Birth Certificates, language test results, educational credentials (Transcripts and Diplomas, ECA), proof of funds may be needed, police certificates and work experience documentation (Letters of reference from previous and current Employers, pay stubs). Ensure your application meets the requirements of the PNP stream and submit it to the respective provincial or territorial PNP office.
Medical and Security Checks: Undergo medical examinations to meet the health requirements for immigration to Canada. Additionally, undergo background checks to assess security risks associated with you and your accompanying family members.
Visa Issuance: If your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) document. You will use this document to officially land in Canada.

It’s important to note that the processing times and specific requirements may vary for each province or territory and can change over time.

If you want to have a seamless process and want to avoid the risk of being rejected due to not having properly prepared documentation, consult a legal professional who will help you to understand the process and give you directions which province can be the best option for your application.

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Do You Require Health Insurance If You Visit Canada?

Date Posted: 2023/06/30

Planning a trip to Canada and wondering if you need a Health Insurance? The answer is YES! Hospital or medical services for tourists are not covered by Canada. Before coming to Canada, you should get health insurance to cover any medical expenses. Purchased coverage takes effect the day you land in Canada. Additionally, the plan is obtainable within 30 days of arrival, and coverage starts 72 hours from the date of application. Tourists in Canada cannot use the public healthcare system. If you’re just visiting Canada for a holiday or a short stay, you may want to look into private medical cover or travel insurance.

Why is important to have private health insurance?

You regularly consume prescription medication
You are a senior
You’ll be moving across the Canadian provinces and territories quite a bit
Your workplace in Canada does not provide any form of group health insurance
The group health insurance provided by your Canadian workplace is insufficient in scope
You’re accustomed to getting medical care privately and want to keep doing so

Having private Canadian health insurance has a lot of benefits comparing to public one, and we can mention few of them such as avoiding the waiting times, no restrictions of some provincial health insurance plans, no need for payment in other regions of the nation, private rooms and nicer hospitals in case of serious health cause. In Canada, a household’s private health insurance premiums typically run roughly C$4,000 annually.

Learn more about Canada’s Health System

The Canada Health Act (CHA), a publicly funded system, is used to deliver healthcare in Canada. The CHA makes sure that everyone living in Canada has access to hospital and physician services that are required for medical reasons, regardless of their financial situation.

Here are some essential details concerning Canadian health insurance:

Universal Coverage: Public health insurance is available to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents, regardless of their level of income or work. The fundamental medical services covered by each province and territory’s individual health insurance plan are managed independently.

Provincial Health Insurance Plans: Each province and territory has its own health insurance program, such as the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP) or the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Taxes from the federal, provincial, and territory governments are used to pay for these programs.

Covered Services: Public health insurance generally covers essential medical services, including visits to doctors, specialists, and hospital stays. It also covers necessary medical procedures, such as surgeries and diagnostic tests. However, coverage may vary slightly between provinces and territories.

Private Insurance: In general, basic medical services such as doctor and specialist visits as well as hospital stays are covered by public health insurance. Additionally, it covers essential medical processes including operations and diagnostic testing. However, there can be a small difference in coverage between the provinces and territories.

Costs and Accessibility: The majority of medically required services covered by the public health insurance program are not subject to direct payment by Canadian residents. However, some out-of-pocket expenses, such co-pays for prescription drugs or charges for services that are not medically essential, may be the responsibility of the person. Non-emergency procedure wait times can vary, and some governments have put wait time reduction plans in place.

Enrolment: You must apply for a provincial health insurance card when you move into a Canadian province or territory. You must normally present documentation proving your residency as well as other pertinent information. The procedure and criteria may vary.

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Canada: New Announcement Will Benefit H-1B Visa Holders and Their Families

Date Posted: 2023/06/29

There are currently approximately 10.000 American H-1B visa holders and with no automatic path to permanent residence in America. Canada’s latest news is certainly turning heads. Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open work-permit stream to allow H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country. Those who are eligible for a Canadian work permit through Canada’s Ministry of Immigration will also be able to apply for Canadian work permits and Canadian study permits for their family members. Visa holders in the US and their immediate families will be able to apply to come to Canada and work starting on July 16, 2023. According to the official statement from Canada’s Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, many employees in high-tech industries are employed by businesses that have sizable operations in both Canada and the US, and a sizable percentage of them are in possession of H-1B specialty occupation visas in the US.

The candidates who are accepted under this new scheme will receive an open work visa good for up to three years, according to the official statement. Their spouses and dependents will also be qualified to apply for a Canadian temporary residence visa with a Canadian work permits or Canadian study permits, as needed. They will have the freedom to work for any employer across Canada.

What is the H-1B visa?

A nonimmigrant work visa called the H-1B enables American firms to recruit foreigners with particular talents to work in the country for a certain amount of time. The positions often ask for a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Jobs that are eligible for the H-1B visa are frequently found in industries including technology, finance, engineering, architecture, and more.

Who is eligible for the H1B visa:

If you have a valid job offer from a U.S. employer for a role that requires specialty knowledge
If you have proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in that field
Your employer must show that there is a lack of qualified U.S. applicants for the role

You might need to register with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and be accepted to apply before you can enter the country and start working under the H-1B classification. There is just a 14-day registration window each year. You cannot apply for an H-1B visa if you do not register and your profession is not excluded from the quota.

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Canada Announcing: The First-Ever Express Entry Invites For STEM-Trained Skilled Immigrants & New Immigration Stream Specific To Health Workers

Date Posted: 2023/06/28

Canada is announcing two new streams – one is for the STEM-skilled immigrants and the other one is for the immigrant health workers. As Canada’s major industries are all suffering from a labour shortage, they are going to be filled by the immigration. Earlier this month new category-based selection adjustments to Express Entry were revealed by the Honorable Minister Fraser. The Canadian government will provide invitations to applicants from certain sectors or with specified qualifications, training, or language proficiency to submit applications for permanent residence in Canada.

STEM Skilled Immigrants

One of the six categories of the Express Entry rounds that are debuting this year is STEM. This program examines the kinds of professionals that Canada needs and expedites the immigration of candidates who meet the requirements for those positions in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The federal government declared that the Canadian Express Entry application’s first STEM round for category-based selection will begin the week of July 5 this year. Francophone immigration is boosting with these kind of improvements by allowing applicants with particular job experience or linguistic proficiency to apply for permanent residence, helping to fulfill the labor demands that support a specified economic aim.

This emphasis on hiring people with STEM backgrounds, such as data scientists, software developers and programmers, mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries, and electrical and electronics engineers, will benefit Canada’s science and technology sector by attracting the qualified workers that companies require to spur innovation and realize their full growth potential.

HEALTH Workers Immigrants

Canada’s health system faced with shortages of health workers and with the new changes in the Express Entry launched this year, many skilled workers with health care experience may be eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Dedicated invites will be sent in 2 rounds to health professionals, such as physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and optometrists. 500 healthcare professionals have already been invited to apply in the first phase of category-based selection, which begins today 28th of June. On July 5, 1,500 workers will be invited to apply in a second round of invitations. This action will assist increase access to health care services for Canadians and their families by concentrating on applicants with experience in the field and by bringing in the talent the Canadian nation needs. Beside the general invitations, category invitations will be sent during the whole year to help improving the Canadian health workforce by bringing more qualified health professionals and filling the gap of the health system.

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Pride Month In Canada

Date Posted: 2023/06/28

In Canada, June is designated as Pride Month. The Canadian LGBTQ+ communities get together during this time to celebrate diversity, advance inclusivity, and fight for equal rights.

Throughout the nation, a variety of events and activities, like parades, marches, parties, movie screenings, art exhibits, panel discussions, and neighborhood get-togethers, take place during Pride Month. These gatherings are intended to promote acceptance and equality, recognize the history and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community, and increase public knowledge of LGBTQ+ problems.

In terms of LGBTQ+ rights and protections, Canada has come a long way. Since 2005, same-sex unions have been permitted countrywide, making Canada one of the first nations to embrace marital equality. Additionally, Canadian LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination by federal and provincial human rights laws in a variety of spheres of life, such as work, housing, and services.

Numerous Canadian cities, like Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa, host sizable Pride celebrations that draw attendees from all across the nation and abroad. These events frequently include vibrant parades, performances, and neighborhood engagement initiatives. In Canada, Pride Month acts as a celebration of the community’s variety and resiliency as well as a reminder of the continuous struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.

Historically speaking, the inaugural parade took place in June 1981 for the first time. For the majority of its existence, Pride was a seven- to ten-day celebration that took place during the last week of June. Depending on the particular year, the parade would take place either on the last weekend in June or the first weekend in July. Since 2016, June has been designated as Pride Month, with a calendar of activities taking place all throughout the month to prepare for the parade.

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Author: Cassandra Fultz, RCIC

2024: European Travel – Canadians Are Required To Obtain An Authorized ETIAS Visa Waiver

How much ETIAS will cost?

What Identification and Information is Required for Canadians to Enter the Schengen Area?

Which nations will require an ETIAS for Canadian citizens to visit?

Spousal Sponsorship Processing Times Increase Drastically for Quebec

In-Canada Class Spousal Sponsorship Application Processing Time

Processing Time for Outland Sponsorship Applications

Spousal Sponsorship and Common-Law Sponsorship Applications Complete in 3 – 6 Months

What is a CSQ?

Canada Has New Minister of Immigration – Mark Miller

Who was Mark Miller before entering the politics?

The Canadian Government Announces a New PR Route To Reunite Ukrainian Families

Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel

New Arrangement Increases Job Prospects For Young People In Canada and the UK

What is an IEC?

What does Canada’s program for international mobility entail?

Provincial Nominee Programs In Canada

What Provinces in Canada Offer PNPs?

How to apply for the Canadian Provincial Nominee Program?

Do You Require Health Insurance If You Visit Canada?

Learn more about Canada’s Health System

Canada: New Announcement Will Benefit H-1B Visa Holders and Their Families

What is the H-1B visa?

Who is eligible for the H1B visa:

Canada Announcing: The First-Ever Express Entry Invites For STEM-Trained Skilled Immigrants & New Immigration Stream Specific To Health Workers

STEM Skilled Immigrants

HEALTH Workers Immigrants

Pride Month In Canada

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