Ontario Premier Doug Ford has abruptly reversed a recent pledge that his provincial government would begin issuing work permits to asylum seekers—a role traditionally held by the federal government. At last week’s Council of the Federation meeting, Ford claimed Ontario would invoke Section 95 of the Constitution to provide immediate work permits, citing federal processing delays […]

Canada continues to offer the Super Visa as a vital pathway for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with their families for extended stays. With over 17,000 invitations recently issued under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) on July 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has also implemented […]

Canada is facing an escalating public safety crisis: 599 foreign nationals, including 431 convicted of serious crimes, have disappeared while under deportation orders. These individuals, once under the supervision of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are now officially “wanted” after failing to appear for removal proceedings — exposing serious vulnerabilities in Canada’s immigration enforcement […]

When it comes to working in Canada, many foreign nationals rely on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process to secure a valid work permit through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). However, there’s often confusion between the validity of an LMIA and the actual duration of the work permit. This article breaks it down […]

Okanagan’s RCIP Intake Cancelled as Interest in Rural Immigration Skyrockets In a surprising move, the North Okanagan-Shuswap region of British Columbia has suspended its second intake round for permanent residency (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) due to an overwhelming volume of applications. This unexpected cancellation reflects the immense popularity of Canada’s rural […]

If you’ve recently received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), this may be your only opportunity to sponsor your loved ones for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Since IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has not reopened the intake pool since 2020, every ITA is crucial. To make the […]

If you’re a citizen of the European Union, a new and simplified pathway is now available for you to work in Canada — without the long wait and complexity of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This opportunity comes through the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was created to strengthen […]

The southern Manitoba communities of Altona and Rhineland have officially released their list of priority sectors, high-demand occupations, and designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This marks a significant step in helping local employers fill labour shortages while offering eligible foreign workers a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residency (PR). The RCIP […]

July 28, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reopened the highly anticipated Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake. Starting today, IRCC will issue 17,860 invitations to apply (ITAs) over approximately two weeks, aiming to receive 10,000 complete sponsorship applications for permanent residence. Invitations are being sent exclusively to […]