SoftCanada helps you make sense of the news shaping life in Canada. We track key developments across policy, immigration, business, and culture, then interpret what they mean in practical terms, so you can stay informed without the noise.
With inflation climbing and jobs disappearing, Wednesday’s Bank of Canada decision could change what newcomers pay on loans, credit cards and future mortgages.
The airport selfie gets the views, but the real Japa story starts after the music stops: winter, dollar rent and the loneliness of starting over.
Understanding what counts as Canadian work experience under Express Entry can help newcomers avoid mistakes when calculating CEC eligibility and CRS points.
IRCC has updated Canada’s citizenship-by-descent forms, clarifying how applicants can prove eligibility and, in some cases, a Canadian parent’s physical presence in Canada.
Fountain Veritas Medical Centre held its grand opening in Fonthill, where Dr. Andrew Sobukunola is building a family practice around compassionate, community-focused care
Brampton's mayor was turbaned as a Nigerian chief at this year's Flavours of Nigeria Festival — a cultural showcase that drew NIDCOM's chair, federal ministers and Nollywood stars to Gage Park.
Canada issues another 5,000 Express Entry invitations to French-speaking candidates as the CRS score falls, creating more opportunities for eligible immigrants.
Canada lowers the CRS score to 392 while inviting 500 senior managers with Canadian work experience in the latest Express Entry draw.
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