The Ontario government has confirmed that starting October 1, 2025, workers across the province will receive a pay increase, with the general minimum wage rising from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour. The 40-cent hike represents a 2.3% increase, designed to keep pace with inflation and rising living costs. The update impacts multiple worker categories, including […]

The Government of Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) program is offering young adults from countries with bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) the chance to work in Canada without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). IEC work permits—valid for one to two years—are part of a reciprocal arrangement allowing Canadian youth similar opportunities abroad. This […]

On August 7, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its first provincial draw of the month, focusing on skilled workers both in Manitoba and overseas. This latest round of invitations—Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #251—was aimed at attracting foreign nationals with the skills, work experience, and adaptability to meet the province’s labour market […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is consulting on a significant redesign of Express Entry selection priorities for 2026. The department is proposing a new category that targets leadership and innovation roles — alongside refinements to the existing category-based draws that prioritise healthcare, trades, STEM and francophone candidates. The changes are intended to better match […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant increase in the minimum settlement funds required for applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—two employer-driven pathways to Canadian permanent residence designed to attract newcomers to rural and francophone communities outside Quebec. The change, effective July 29, […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its third Express Entry draw of the week and fourth of the month, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates demonstrating French language proficiency. For this latest round, candidates needed: This draw follows two other Express Entry rounds earlier in the week: Express Entry Trends in […]

The Express Entry system has seen a significant shift in competition levels this month, especially for candidates in the higher Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranges. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, the number of candidates with CRS scores between 501 and 600 rose sharply by 2,817 profiles between July 20 and […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This marks the second Express Entry draw in just two days, signaling increased activity in Canada’s immigration selection process. Key Highlights of the Draw: This draw follows […]

Canada has introduced an exciting immigration initiative called the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), offering eligible French-speaking students a direct pathway from study to permanent residence (PR). Launched on August 26, 2024, this program provides a simplified and more certain PR route than traditional methods, specifically targeting French-speaking citizens from 33 eligible countries. The […]

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially released the updated processing times for various immigration categories, including visitor visas, permanent residency, Canadian citizenship, and work/study permits, as of August 6, 2025. The updates reflect both improvements and delays across different streams, providing essential insight for applicants planning their Canadian immigration journey. These processing times […]