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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Canada removes bonus CRS points for arranged employment from Express Entry
A scenic shot of Ottawa Government Palace from the angle of bright red tulips
Canada raises cap for Parents and Grandparents Program
A young woman stands in between elderly couple
Deadline extended for changes to Canadian citizenship by descent
A mother and father holding their young child out in nature.
Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister
A picture of Canadian parliament during a spring sunrise
What’s Mark Carney’s immigration agenda?
Mark Carney
Canada announces measures to grant citizenship to lost Canadians affected by first-generation limit
A group of people in Canada celebrating Canada day.
Who has to file Canadian income taxes?
Canada unveils new study permit exemption for construction trade apprentices
A construction worker in a yellow hard hat working on a finishing a roof. He is wielding a hammer.
Canada will send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025
A man and his father walk through a park during a summer day.
Canada announces new pathway to permanent residence for construction workers
A picture of a house frame being constructed with the Canadian flag blowing in front of it
Iranians in Canada can still apply for special open work permits
How to prepare for a Canadian job interview
Portrait of cheerful young manager handshake with new employee.
OPINION: Immigration can help address Canada’s healthcare crisis – and Canadians agree, according to new survey
These are the options for US H-1B visa holders who want to move to Canada
A woman in professional attire stands in front of other professionals, smiling.
A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada
Diverse hands holding up Canadian flags
These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit
A couple applying for one of their SOWP, and being happy in the process.
Re-opening of Northwest Territories Nominee Program postponed
The major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits in 2024 – year in review
Canadian federal government will miss deadline for changes to citizenship by descent
art work at Toronto Courthouse, a branch of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Trudeau to resign from Liberal leadership; Canadian Parliament to be prorogued
A picture of Canadian parliament during a sunset on a summer day.
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