JSR BLOG

Insights, updates, and guidance.

General articles on Canadian immigration pathways, paralegal matters, document requirements, and recent IRCC and Ontario tribunal updates — written from active case experience by Jugraj Singh Randhawa.

Canada's 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan: Have Your Say Before June 14
IRCC Policy June 1, 2026

Canada's 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan: Have Your Say Before June 14

IRCC's public consultation on Canada's 2027–2029 immigration levels is open until June 14, 2026. Here's what it means and how to take part.

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Central West Court Practice Direction: What Changes on June 1, 2026
Ontario Courts June 1, 2026

Central West Court Practice Direction: What Changes on June 1, 2026

Central West Superior Court practice changes took effect June 1, 2026, including in-person motions and broader Calendly scheduling.

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CRA June 15 Deadline: What Self-Employed Ontarians Should Know
CRA Tax Deadlines June 1, 2026

CRA June 15 Deadline: What Self-Employed Ontarians Should Know

The CRA's June 15, 2026 filing deadline is approaching for self-employed people, but balances were still due April 30.

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Spousal Sponsorship June 1, 2026

Spousal Sponsorship: Inland or Outland — Which Path Is Right for You?

Inland and outland spousal sponsorship lead to the same goal but work very differently. Here's how to choose the right one for your situation.

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The June 27, 2026 Deadline: Work Permit Holders Who Study Without a Study Permit
Work Permit June 1, 2026

The June 27, 2026 Deadline: Work Permit Holders Who Study Without a Study Permit

A temporary IRCC policy letting some work permit holders study without a study permit expires June 27, 2026. Here's who's affected and what to do.

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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026: June 5 Top-Up, July Payments, Eligibility, and Scam Warnings
Canada 2026 May 31, 2026

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026: June 5 Top-Up, July Payments, Eligibility, and Scam Warnings

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit 2026: What the June 5 Top-Up and July Payments Mean for Canadians Canadian family reviewing grocery bills and house

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Canada & Ontario Law Changes 2026: 7 Updates That Affect Everyday People
Canada Law 2026 May 30, 2026

Canada & Ontario Law Changes 2026: 7 Updates That Affect Everyday People

Canada & Ontario Law Changes 2026: 7 Updates That Affect Everyday People Last updated: May 30, 2026 Legal changes are not only for lawyers, courts, or gove

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Ontario Minimum Wage Is Rising to $17.95 on October 1, 2026: What Workers and Employers Should Know
Employment Standards Act May 30, 2026

Ontario Minimum Wage Is Rising to $17.95 on October 1, 2026: What Workers and Employers Should Know

Ontario Minimum Wage Is Rising to $17.95 on October 1, 2026: What Workers and Employers Should Know Ontario has announced that the general minimum wage wil

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Canada Invites 4,500 French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates in Latest Draw
Canada PR invitation May 29, 2026

Canada Invites 4,500 French-Speaking Express Entry Candidates in Latest Draw

Updated: May 30, 2026 | By JSR ImmigrationCanada has issued a new round of Express Entry invitations for candidates with strong French-language ability. On

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Express Entry in 2026: How Category-Based Draws Can Lower the Score You Need
Express Entry May 20, 2026

Express Entry in 2026: How Category-Based Draws Can Lower the Score You Need

Category-based Express Entry rounds can invite candidates at lower CRS scores than general draws. Here's how they work and who benefits.

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