Canadianow

Canadianow is an independent informational platform about Canada immigration and life in Canada. This category is a general hub for site-wide content that does not belong to one specific program or province.

Use this category for:
– Site announcements and editorial notes
– How to use Canadianow guides and categories
– General immigration policy / processing navigation posts (when not program-specific)
– Reference pages that link readers to official government sources

Important: Canadianow does not sell immigration services and does not promise outcomes. Immigration rules can change, and every case is different. Always confirm key requirements and application steps on official government websites before making decisions.

IRCC main (Immigration and citizenship):
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

IRCC — Express Entry:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html

IRCC — Provincial nominees:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html

IRCC — Work permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html

IRCC — Study permits:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html

IRCC — Visit Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

IRCC — Settling in Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/settle-canada.html

IRCC — Check processing times:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

Canadians can travel to China visa-free for up to 30 days (from Feb 17, 2026)

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China has announced a new visa-free entry policy for Canadian ordinary passport holders, starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The policy ...

New Canada GST Credit Top-Up Confirmed & Here’s How Much You Will Get

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Canada has confirmed a new GST/HST credit top-up to help low- and modest-income residents with higher everyday costs. The top-up ...

New Canada Child Benefit Payments To Be Sent On February 20

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The next Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment is scheduled for February 20, 2026. The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment ...

Parks Canada Jobs Hiring Right Now In Ontario With Salary Up To $30/Hr

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Parks Canada Summer Jobs in Ontario for 2026: Pay, Eligibility, and How to Apply Parks Canada has opened applications for ...

Canada Is Prioritizing These Occupations for Faster Work Permit Processing

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Canada is prioritizing certain “essential service” occupations for faster processing of employer-specific work permit applications. This is not a separate ...

How to Get Canadian PR With a Two-Year College Diploma

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How to Get Canadian PR With a Two-Year College Diploma (Updated, Official Policy Checked) If your goal is permanent residence ...

Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada

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Citizens of These 10 Countries Can Hold Dual Citizenship With Canada Canada allows dual and multiple citizenship. This means you ...

Canada’s 2026 Statutory Holidays Calendar and Long Weekends

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Planning time off in Canada is not always simple because statutory holidays depend on where you work. Federally regulated jobs ...

Canada Exceeds 2025 Francophone Immigration Target Outside Quebec

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The Government of Canada has confirmed that it exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025. According to a January 19, ...

Latest IRCC Processing Times (February 2026 Update)

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Latest IRCC Processing Times (February 2026 Update) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has posted updated processing-time estimates for February ...