Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.
His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.
Canada is building a new Express Entry Expression of Interest platform as IRCC modernizes immigration processing, automation, AI and client accounts.
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Before recruiting new immigrants, Ottawa must clear the unconstitutional backlog of citizenship-by-descent applications.
IRCC’s estimate for proof of Canadian citizenship rose from 25 to 33 months on September 3, 2026 while the application queue grew just 1.5%.
Canada needs a smarter immigration strategy that prioritizes talent, restores Express Entry’s economic focus and gives provinces a stronger role.
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