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News & Life
What changes each season in Québec, and the practical side of daily life.
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161,000 new citizens eligible to vote: the last step of the journey
News Just over 161,000 people who became Canadian citizens since 2022 were eligible to vote for the first time in Quebec’s 5…
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Quebec election: what the PQ win changes — and doesn’t — for immigration
Immigration · News The Parti Québécois won Quebec’s general election on 5 October 2026 and will form a minority government, with 59…
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Autumn 2026: the calendar of deadlines not to miss
Permit renewals, language tests, translations and the new Express Entry categories: the immigration calendar to watch this autumn.
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Five habits that protect your status
Digital copies, filing dates, expiry alerts: five simple habits that prevent most immigration status emergencies.
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Government fees vs. professional fees: the difference
Government fees, professional fees and third-party costs are three different amounts going to three different places. A clear breakdown.
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How to spot a ghost consultant
Only three categories of people may be paid to represent you before IRCC. The warning signs of a ghost consultant, and how…
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The deadlines to watch this quarter
Permit expiries, intake windows and cut-offs — the quarterly calendar, plus the one alert that protects your status.
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What changes this year for immigration applications
Recent announcements, their concrete effect on files in progress — and the rules that do not change.
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Your first Québec summer: 7 reflexes to make the most of it
Parks, free pools, public markets, neighbourhood festivals: seven simple reflexes to love your first Québec summer and feel at home.