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 plans to fast-track permanent residence applications for Ukrainians, Hong Kongers, families and workers under new 2027 immigration measures.
Canada makes its Rural Community Immigration Pilot permanent for 2027, with 14 communities, new PR eligibility rules, employer requirements and admission targets.
Canada extends low-wage LMIAs to two years and unveils new foreign worker rules for 2027, including regional restrictions and more provincial control over hiring.
Canada introduces new asylum rules from November 3, 2026, including a 60-day deadline, online applications, revised eligibility and refugee work permit rules.
Budget 2026 holds Canada’s PR target at 380,000 and new temporary arrivals at 370,000 a year for 2027-2029, plus a PR pathway for up to 200,000 people.
Canada introduces new Express Entry CRS points on November 3, 2026. See who gains points for Canadian work experience and high-wage job offers under new rules.
Canada introduces immigration fraud penalties of up to $1.5 million. Learn who faces fines, how the rules work and how to check immigration consultants.
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Ottawa currently takes up to 34 months to print a single document confirming citizenship.
Canada removes the 90-day LMIA limit for eligible work permit applicants. Learn who qualifies, how maintained status works and what changes mean for foreign workers.
A professional genealogist on tracing his Quebec roots for Canadian citizenship by descent, the hardest records to find, and advice for Americans.
A preliminary immigration.ca estimate suggests about 280,000 US-based Lost Canadians and their spouses could move to Canada under Bill C-3.
