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Policy changes, deadlines and announcements that affect your file.
We summarize what changes, with a link to the official source. Always verify the information on the IRCC or Québec ministry website before making a decision.
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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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