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Derek Shank
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Derek is Senior Manager, Content & Product at CIC News and CanadaVisa.

From his early childhood, Derek had his head buried in books, excited to explore new worlds. This curiosity led him to a PhD in English Literature, where he studied the aesthetics of Romantic Hellenism.

Derek took his love of sharing knowledge to the private sector. From financial planning, to IT research, to immigration, Derek has built his career around his passion for uncovering and communicating insights that have a positive impact on people’s lives.

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Quebec announces July launch for re-opening of flagship permanent residence pathway
Quebec has announced 2 July 2026 for the re-opening of the PEQ.
Quebec extends special work permits to spouses of applicants for permanent selection
Spouses and common-law partners of applicants for permanent selection in Quebec are eligible for special work permits under a new temporary public policy.
Canada tightens entry requirements for sea arrival from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea.
Thousands of American felons have right to enter Canada without rehabilitation, under Canada’s new citizenship law
Two passports, the top passport clearly a U.S. passport, lying on a table beside a small American flag.
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Wait time for Atlantic Immigration Program applicants drops by 12 months
Wait times for newly-submitted Atlantic Immigration Program applications dropped by one full year on June 8, 2026.
Quebec announces July launch for re-opening of flagship permanent residence pathway
Quebec has announced 2 July 2026 for the re-opening of the PEQ.
Quebec extends special work permits to spouses of applicants for permanent selection
Spouses and common-law partners of applicants for permanent selection in Quebec are eligible for special work permits under a new temporary public policy.
Canada tightens entry requirements for sea arrival from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Most visa-exempt travellers from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon now require electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) to enter Canada by sea.
Thousands of American felons have right to enter Canada without rehabilitation, under Canada’s new citizenship law
Two passports, the top passport clearly a U.S. passport, lying on a table beside a small American flag.
With Medicare approaching a fiscal cliff, American retirees set sights on Canadian health insurance
A person sits waiting in the doctor's office as they await treatment.
The top five states where Americans qualify for a Canadian passport through ancestry
Back Bay neighbourhood in Massachusetts
Hacks to save time and money for your first month in Calgary as an international student
International students arriving in Calgary can have a lot to adjust to, but can save time and energy by starting with our overview.
Start here to avoid information overload for your first month in Toronto as an international student
An international student looking at the Toronto skyline
Canada imposes stricter requirements on digital nomads
Canada has imposed stricter rules on digital nomads.
LGBTQ Americans are getting expedited Canadian citizenship certificates
A modifed Canadian flag featuring the pride colours waved with the backdrop of Canadian trees.
The top 11 mistakes that can derail a proof of Canadian citizenship application, according to a lawyer
Americans are filling out Proof of Canadian citizenship applications in droves
Proof of Canadian citizenship applicants from abroad face easier completeness check under new rules
Canadian citizens by descent applying for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates from abroad now have their applications subject only to a minimal completeness check.
Applying for proof of Canadian citizenship? Here are 10 tips from a lawyer
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Canada is fast-tracking citizenship certificates for trans Americans
A hand holds a transgender pride flag
New TR to PR pathway limited so far to submitted PR applications, dubbed “In-Canada Workers Initiative”
A picture of a populated square in Canada, with people walking in all directions.
Canada is fast-tracking permanent residence applications for TR-to-PR eligible workers
Canadian Parliament in Ottawa in a sunny day, Canada
New Hampshire amongst top states for Americans now eligible for Canadian passports
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA Skyline
The cast of “Friends” has become more Canadian; if you’re American, you might have too
A collage of the actors who play the characters on the hit sitcom Friends
Canada doubles length of work authorization support letters for workers on maintained status
A close-up of a Canadian work permit.
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