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  • Mi Escuela Cerró ¿Qué Hago Ahora?

    Mi Escuela Cerró ¿Qué Hago Ahora?

    Tu institución educativa cerró. ¿Significa eso que tienes que salir de Canadá? Si te viste afectado por el cierre de ILAC, EC u otra institución, la respuesta depende de tu estatus migratorio, el programa que estabas cursando y la fecha en que vence tu autorización para permanecer en Canadá. Esta guía explica qué debes revisar…

  • My School Went Out Of  Business, What Do I Do Next?

    My School Went Out Of Business, What Do I Do Next?

    Your school went out of business. Does that mean you have to leave Canada? If you were affected by the closure of ILAC, EC or another school, the answer depends on your immigration status, your program and when your permission to remain in Canada expires. This guide explains what to check first, what may be…

  • Refused or Afraid You Might Be? Start Here!

    Refused or Afraid You Might Be? Start Here!

    Whether you’re applying for the first time for a Canadian entry permit or considering what to do after a refusal, a proper immigration assessment should go beyond eligibility and document checklists. It should examine the person, the purpose, the evidence and the potential gaps. In this article, I explain what I look for before recommending…

  • Ithaka

    Ithaka

    Everyone seems to be talking about Christopher Nolan’s film #TheOdyssey. This story reminded me of another work that has inspired me for years: Constantine Cavafy’s thaka. It’s remarkable how a 2,700-year-old epic and a 19th-century poem describe our current day journeys so well. If you have a chance, take a few moments to read this…

  • Canada’s Davos isn’t in Switzerland. It’s in Muskoka.

    Canada’s Davos isn’t in Switzerland. It’s in Muskoka.

    Behind closed doors at one of Canada’s most influential yet least-known gatherings, the conversation wasn’t really about AI. It was about the resource that may determine the country’s economic future… and most Canadians aren’t talking about it yet.

  • Canadian Immigration by the Latest Numbers

    Canadian Immigration by the Latest Numbers

    Canada’s permanent resident admissions fell 20.2% in the first quarter of 2026, but that’s only part of the picture. The latest IRCC and provincial announcements reveal a much bigger shift: Canada isn’t simply reducing immigration. It’s becoming far more selective about who gets invited.

  • Most Refusals Come Down to 3 Factors

    Most Refusals Come Down to 3 Factors

    Most immigration refusals are not caused by a missing form or bad luck. They often stem from issues that applicants overlook entirely. Understanding the three factors behind most immigration decisions can help you avoid common pitfalls and build a stronger application. Read on to learn more.

  • The Canary in the Coal Mine

    The Canary in the Coal Mine

    As Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India, this moment goes beyond diplomacy. Canada is making a strategic move that will have an impact for generations to come. International education is not immune to these shifts, in fact, I see it as the canary in the coal mine. In this article, I explore the parallels between…

  • The Strong Hand and the Open Hand

    The Strong Hand and the Open Hand

    Two speeches at Davos captured the same global moment, but from radically different positions of power. One leaned into assertion and disruption. The other warned of rupture and broken assumptions. This reflection is not really about the speeches themselves, but about what they reveal. Moments like this act as rehearsals, early signals of how power…

  • From Fixed Methods to Variable Geometry

    From Fixed Methods to Variable Geometry

    We are entering 2026 amid turbulence. What once felt like a stable global order now looks provisional at best. In a recent article for The Economist, Mark Carney described the world as entering an era of variable geometry. That framing resonates deeply with what is happening in international education in Canada. Some institutions are better…