Obtaining refugee status in Canada is a complicated process. To be eligible for refugee status, applicants must establish their Basis of Claim (BOC) — that is, they must demonstrate to the government why they cannot return home safely. Understanding and preparing your Basis of Claim is essential for any individual hoping to be granted [...]

  Have you been considering immigrating to Canada? If so, you may have heard of the Canada Express Entry program. Express Entry is a system created by the Canadian government to speed up the process for skilled workers who want to move to Canada permanently. In this blog post, we'll give you a detailed guide [...]

  If you are the spouse of a Canadian immigrant, you may be eligible for an Open Work Permit. This permit would allow you to work in Canada while your spouse goes through the immigration process. In this blog post, we will guide you through the eligibility requirements and application process for a Spousal Open [...]

Overview of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was enacted in order to help safeguard Canadian residential real estate from foreign buyers. This law applies to non-Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to purchase residential property in Canada, [...]

Did you know that newcomers to Canada are among the best educated in the world? A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that over half of all immigrants who arrived between 2011 and 2016 had a post-secondary degree. Summary In 2021, 57.5% of the working-age population in Canada had a college or university credential - [...]

If you have ever experienced the financial pressure of being unable to pay your mortgage, then you know how stressful the situation can be. In extreme cases, lenders are able to force the sale of a property through what is known as a Power of Sale. A Power of Sale can be devastating for homeowners [...]

  The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released data on Thursday that shows a decline in home sales, listings, and average sale prices across Canada. This is largely due to the fact that interest rates have been increasing, making it more difficult for buyers to afford a home. Although there are still some areas of [...]

What is Power of Sale? Power of sale is a legal process in Ontario, Canada, that enables lenders to sell a property that secures a loan if the borrower fails to make their payments. It is an important tool for lenders because it allows them to quickly and efficiently recuperate their funds. When a borrower [...]

Permanent residents now have the opportunity to join the Canadian Armed Forces. The military has been struggling with low recruitment levels, but this new change may help to fill some of the vacant positions. This new policy change will now allow permanent residents to join the CAF, provided that they meet the same eligibility criteria [...]

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