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Canada’s refugee and asylum program in 2026: who can claim, what forms matter, and where the new eligibility lines are
News & Updates
Canada’s refugee and asylum program in 2026: who can claim, what forms matter, and where the new eligibility lines are

IRCC now screens asylum claims first for where you entered, when you filed, and whether your Basis of Claim form is complete.

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada

Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, and two asylum ineligibility rules already apply to claims filed on or after…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
What to declare at the Canadian border: alcohol, tobacco, and the CAD 10,000 currency rule
Settlement & Life in Canada
What to declare at the Canadian border: alcohol, tobacco, and the CAD 10,000 currency rule

A bottle in the trunk, a few cartons of cigarettes, or a bundle of cash does not become harmless just because it…

Apr 2, 2026 5 min read
Moving your belongings to Canada: how to file the BSF186 at the border
US-Canada Cross Border
Moving your belongings to Canada: how to file the BSF186 at the border

Bring a clean list, not a rough estimate. The BSF186 is the form that lets CBSA match your used belongings to you…

Apr 2, 2026 5 min read
Entering Canada by Land: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Primary Inspection Booth
US-Canada Cross Border
Entering Canada by Land: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Primary Inspection Booth

The fastest part of a land crossing is also the easiest to mishandle: the first exchange with the officer. A clear answer,…

Apr 2, 2026 6 min read
Importing a US vehicle to Canada: the RIV process and what 2026 safety changes could mean
Tips & Guides
Importing a US vehicle to Canada: the RIV process and what 2026 safety changes could mean

A U.S.-purchased vehicle can still be refused at the border if it was modified, does not match its paperwork, or cannot meet…

Apr 2, 2026 2 min read
Sweetgrass to Coutts in 2026: what to carry, when to go, and what slows the line
US-Canada Cross Border
Sweetgrass to Coutts in 2026: what to carry, when to go, and what slows the line

CBSA says travellers should plan ahead for the Sweetgrass–Coutts crossing in 2026. At this port, the biggest delays still come from basic…

Apr 2, 2026 4 min read