Starting October 1, 2025, Ontario workers will see a boost in their pay as the provincial minimum wage rises to $17.60 per hour. While this increase helps offset inflation, it still lags significantly behind the living wage in Ontario, especially in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), where the benchmark sits at $26 per hour. Key […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Express Entry draw of October 2025, inviting 1,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534, with candidates needing to have created their Express Entry profile before 4:01 a.m. UTC on February 21, 2025. Key […]
Read MoreThe city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has officially announced its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), making it the 14th and final Canadian community to roll out the program. The RCIP is an employer-driven immigration pathway designed to help rural communities fill labour market shortages by connecting employers with foreign […]
Read MoreIRCC Confirms Closure of “Applicants Not Working in Canada” Stream What Options Remain for Caregivers Outside Canada? Caregivers abroad still have pathways to move to Canada in 2025, even though the HCWP’s international stream has closed. Why Did IRCC Close the International Caregiver Intake? Several possible reasons explain this decision: Caregiver Pilots: Current Inventory Snapshot […]
Read MoreApplying for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) through Express Entry can be complex if you have a pre-existing medical condition. While many applicants succeed, others face refusals on the grounds of medical inadmissibility. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) evaluates all applications carefully, and medical history plays a significant role. As of August 21, 2025, all […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the latest results from its Express Entry system, issuing 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a targeted draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.This draw underscores IRCC’s continued focus on prioritizing candidates with strong provincial ties as part of Canada’s ongoing immigration strategy. Key Highlights of the […]
Read MorePrime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will explore new immigration measures aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers impacted by the United States’ recent H-1B visa fee increase.Carney revealed these plans during a press briefing in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2025, following the Global Progress Action Summit, signalling Canada’s readiness to […]
Read MoreThe Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has conducted its ninth draw of 2025, continuing its steady pattern of holding one draw per month.The latest draw, held on September 19, 2025, resulted in 129 invitations being issued to skilled foreign nationals under the Labour and Express Entry category, reinforcing the province’s focus on […]
Read MoreNew Brunswick has announced a significant round of invitations under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP), issuing 1,052 invitations to skilled workers and Express Entry candidates in a series of draws conducted between August 11 and 19, 2025.The draws targeted various streams, including the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream and the New Brunswick […]
Read MoreAlberta has announced one of its largest immigration draws of 2025, issuing more than 1,400 invitations to candidates seeking permanent residency (PR) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).The series of draws, held between September 12 and 19, included multiple streams and reflects the province’s ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in key sectors such […]
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