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Canada’s Bill C-3 updates the Citizenship Act, restoring citizenship for Lost Canadians and extending it to descendants previously excluded. The law clarifies adoption rules, modernizes transmission, and ensures fairness. Expert guidance from Capelle Kane Immigration Lawyers can help applicants navigate these new citizenship opportunities.

Canada’s 2025–2028 Immigration Levels Plan shifts toward sustainability and selectivity. PR targets stay stable, while temporary resident admissions—including students and workers—will decline under stricter criteria. Competition for PR will rise, making strong language scores, Canadian work experience, and complete documentation essential. Employers will face tighter LMIA rules, making early planning and retention key.

Understanding Maintained Status Temporary foreign workers who apply to extend or change their work permit before it expires can remain in Canada under maintained status. This allows continued work, OHIP coverage, and SIN validity while waiting for IRCC’s decision. Key documents include the expired permit, WP-EXT letter, and employer verification. Apply early and update promptly to ensure continuity.

Bill C-12: A Major Shift in Canada’s Immigration Law Bill C-12 grants Cabinet sweeping powers to suspend or halt immigration applications in the name of “public interest.” Programs like the Start-Up Visa and Humanitarian & Compassionate streams—already facing decade-long delays—are most at risk. Critics warn this could erode fairness, transparency, and access to Canada’s humanitarian pathways.