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November 5, 2026Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced earlier today a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮, providing up to 200,000 additional permanent residence admission spaces in 2027, outside the targets established under the Immigration Levels Plan.As part of its broader efforts to provide greater stability and reset Canada's immigration system, IRCC is once again relying on specific, time-limited and…Read more
November 3, 2026Delighted to have been part of an exciting discussion to wrap up October, focused on entering the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for business expansion and diversification, as part of the Emerging Markets in the Spotlight series organized by Global Startups.I was pleased to join an outstanding group of panelists and moderator, following Attilio Augieri’s presentation of the APAC white paper and opening remarks by…Read more
October 23, 2026As the 20th Toronto Global Forum comes to a close, it has once again provided a valuable opportunity to hear from global leaders, this year on the theme “New Rules, New Opportunities”.Key discussions ranged from redefining leadership in a demanding era, to leveraging technology, AI and talent to advance sustainability, as well as balancing…Read more
September 23, 2026What a way to follow the Canada Investment Summit 2026 and continue Conference Season in Toronto, with Elevate rebranding as and launching Nrth on the opening night of its Festival!CEO Lisa Zarzeczny kicked off the show with the announcement, reflecting on how Elevate was created to bring Canadian innovation into the spotlight. Nrth now…Read more
June 19, 2026It was a real pleasure to be a part of Tech Builders 2026: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆, and for JDL Immigration to have the opportunity to support once again this year’s conference as an event sponsor – truly an inspiring celebration of the Canadian start-up ecosystem!As JDL Immigration prides itself in contributing to build a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial landscape, by working hand-in-hand with prominent industry…Read more
June 17, 2026Great to attend the #TradeTO – Trade Diversification Summit at Toronto City Hall on Monday.It was an excellent opportunity to hear insightful discussions from government officials, academics, and industry leaders on how Canada and Canadian businesses…Read more
June 9, 2026As announced by PM Carney, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has now released its full “𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹” national strategy, setting out an ambitious vision to accelerate AI adoption, strengthen sovereign AI infrastructure, support Canadian AI champions, and attract highly skilled talent.The strategy aims to generate CAD 200 billion of economic growth, to welcome hundreds of new dynamic companies developing AI solutions in Canada and to create…Read moreJune 1, 2026June is here, and so is our next session!Join JDL Immigration and Global Startups tomorrow for our monthly “𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬”…Read more
May 25, 2026We’re kicking off Toronto Tech Week with an exciting discussion on the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and Canadian immigration.Join us tomorrow for our session: “𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫…Read moreMay 4, 2026Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) formally announced earlier today its “𝗜𝗻-𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲”, intended to accelerate permanent residence processing for up to 33,000 workers already established in Canada outside major urban centres.IRCC confirmed, somewhat surprisingly, that this accelerated processing measure has in fact been in place since January 2026, with approximately 3,600 workers…Read moreApril 30, 2026One week to go before our next session in the monthly “𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬” webinar series with Global Startups.If you are a founder, entrepreneur or business owner looking to better understand the Canadian immigration landscape and the opportunities available to build…Read moreApril 7, 2026Excited to kick off tomorrow the first session of the new monthly webinar series, “𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬”!If you're a founder looking to better understand the Canadian immigration landscape and the opportunities available, this session is for you. Looking forward…Read moreApril 1, 2026JDL Immigration wrapped up March with a highly productive call with IRCC’s Permanent Economic Immigration team, together with a small group of entrepreneur and investor stakeholders from Canada’s startup ecosystem.💡 We discussed the future of entrepreneur immigration in Canada and shared feedback and insights on the currently suspended Start-Up Visa (SUV) program. While…Read moreMarch 2, 2026Earlier today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s Business Immigration Team circulated additional guidance to designated organizations (DOs), entitled “𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗨𝗽 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 (𝗦𝗨𝗩).”
While earlier communications suggested prioritized cases would occupy a significant portion of admissions space, this latest notice appears to imply that prioritized applications may be processed in full before regular applications resume progressing, regardless of the year of submission.IRCC also directed stakeholders to its online processing times tool as the most accurate reflection of timelines and inventory for SUV. The focus on admission…Read more
February 23, 2026I had the pleasure of attending The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Toronto's Lunar New Year Gala this weekend to celebrate the Year of the Horse – what a terrific evening it was!It was wonderful reconnecting with long-time friends while also meeting new ones. Events like this truly highlight the strength and vibrancy of the business…Read moreFebruary 19, 2026As part of its International Talent Attraction Strategy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced the 2026 category-based selections under Express Entry, a move designed to address critical labour shortages in priority industries and key sectors where domestic talent alone cannot meet economic demand.These new 2026 categories will complement the renewed 2025 framework and place greater emphasis on candidates who are already contributing to Canada’s economy.…Read more
February 4, 2026Join us tomorrow for another edition of Global Startups' Beyond the Start-Up Visa, where I will have the privilege of speaking about alternative immigration pathways.See you there! #JDL ImmigrationRead more
February 2, 2026Back in Canada after an amazing week spent in Hong Kong at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2026.As always, it has been an extraordinary experience: lots of great networking opportunities, awesome connections and interesting meetings with financial…Read more
October 21, 2025Just attended the Immigrants in Tech Summit 2025 yesterday, organized by Scale Without Borders - what a great way to start the week!Grateful for the insightful perspectives shared across the different panels, and truly enjoyed reconnecting with former colleagues, meeting inspiring people,…Read more
October 17, 2025As the 19th Toronto Global Forum comes to an end, it has this year again been a great chance to hear key discussions and experts’ insights on how to redefine leadership in a demanding era, how to use technology and talent as a tool to scale sustainability, as well as how to balance economic and environmental priorities.It has also been a great opportunity to connect with old/new friends, partners and collaborators, and an unexpected occasion to be treated to a live saxophone…Read more
October 10, 2025What a way to start October and the Conference Season in Toronto, Elevate Festival 2025 delivered once again a celebration of Canadian innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech!Representing JDL Immigration, I had the opportunity to connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders tackling some of today’s most pressing…Read more
June 25, 2025What a way it was to kickstart the Toronto Tech Week on Monday!It was a real pleasure to be a part of this year’s Global Startups Annual Conference, and for JDL Immigration to have the opportunity to support this 2025…Read more
June 10, 2025It has been an engaging and insightful few days at the CBA Immigration Law Conference 2025, held at the iconic Fairmont Empress Victoria/Victoria Conference Centre; I am leaving enthused and energized.Representing JDL Immigration for the first time, it was a pleasure to connect with colleagues from across the country and to learn more about the latest…Read moreMay 21, 2025🌍 A New Beginning ✈️
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially started a new chapter as Founder/Managing Director of JDL Immigration!With years of experience helping entrepreneurs, investors, and companies navigate intricate immigration pathways, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact the right…Read more