Canada is set to fall significantly short of its 2025 international student admissions target, according to newly released data showing a steep decline in study permit approvals this year. Between January and August 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved only 89,430 new study permits, representing just 29% of the annual target of 305,900. […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised its list of countries and territories that require an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) for individuals applying for temporary residence. This latest update adds four new countries to the list while removing six, marking an important change for many applicants planning to enter Canada for work, study, or […]
Read MoreOntario has broadened the circumstances under which the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) may suspend or return applications for provincial nomination. The regulatory changes, effective October 31, expand the program’s discretion by adding 13 new factors to the eligibility review framework and removing one previously introduced factor — bringing the total number of suspension/return considerations […]
Read MoreProvince Continues to Target Candidates Supporting Local Labour Needs The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has once again shown its strategic approach to attracting skilled professionals by conducting a new draw focused on candidates with valid work permits and provincial ties. On October 31, 2025, Manitoba issued a total of 29 Letters of Advice to […]
Read MoreUnexpected Opportunity for Local Graduates In a surprising move, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted an unscheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27, 2025. This special draw targeted international graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de l’Île who are currently living and working in the province. A […]
Read MoreMoving to Ontario brings many challenges—and understanding how to access health care is one of the most important. Ontario’s publicly funded health system (OHIP) provides essential medical services to eligible residents, but eligibility rules, primary-care access, and options for people without coverage can be confusing. This guide explains who qualifies for OHIP, how to find […]
Read MoreOntario is advancing one of its most consequential transportation policy shifts in years. Under the government’s Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (Bill 60), the province is moving to link driver’s licence eligibility and renewal directly to an applicant’s residency, immigration status and legal right to work in Canada. The change—implemented through amendments to the Highway […]
Read MoreCanada’s Provincial Immigration Sees Major Ups and Downs in 2025 The year 2025 has been a whirlwind for Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with provinces and territories navigating through sharp allocation cuts, mid-year increases, and policy shifts. While some provinces gained thousands of new nomination slots later in the year, others, like Ontario and Prince […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major Express Entry selection on October 29, 2025, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates selected under the French-language proficiency category. The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416 and applied to profiles created before 3:27 p.m. UTC on September 8, 2025. […]
Read MoreToronto, October 29, 2025 — A new economic analysis from TD Economics suggests that Canada’s recent decision to slow immigration growth is already easing pressures on two of the country’s most strained sectors — housing and employment — while offering policymakers crucial breathing space to balance long-term sustainability. The report, released on October 28, 2025, […]
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