The Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) has announced an increase in its immigration allocation under the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) for 2025. Originally granted 150 nomination spaces, the territory has now received an additional 47 nominations, bringing the total to 197 for this year. The announcement was made on September 2, 2025 through […]

The Government of Quebec has taken a major step in its immigration process by issuing invitations specifically to candidates in regulated professions under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This is the first time Quebec has focused on this particular stream since the PSTQ was introduced earlier this year, marking a significant move toward ensuring […]

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two major immigration draws on September 3, 2025, issuing a total of 1,893 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. This draw came just one day after Ontario’s record-breaking September 2 draw, which issued 2,643 ITAs, showing the province’s urgent push to meet labor market demands. Details of […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, focusing on Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This draw follows recent invitations issued under different categories, including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and targeted draws for healthcare, social services, and French-language proficiency. Recent Trends in Express Entry Draws (2025) Breakdown of Draw Types […]

As of September 2025, the Canadian government has rolled out stricter regulations for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. These changes are designed to reduce fraudulent job offers, ensure fair recruitment practices, and give Canadian workers priority access to job opportunities before employers turn to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). At the core […]

International students in Canada are normally restricted to working up to 24 hours per week during academic sessions, but there are specific situations where they can legally work without any hourly cap. These exemptions are limited but provide important opportunities for students to support themselves financially while studying. Unlimited Work Options for International Students General […]

On September 2, 2025, Ontario carried out one of its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws of the year. Through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the province invited 2,643 candidates under three Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills. The draws specifically targeted applicants with job offers in priority healthcare […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out its first Express Entry draw of September 2025, issuing invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). For a consultation about Immigration options, reach out to the CAD IMMIGRATION today!

Canada’s Express Entry system continues to be one of the most crucial pathways for skilled workers aiming to secure permanent residency (PR). As of September 1, 2025, applicants and immigration professionals are closely watching for the next set of draws after the most recent one on August 19, which targeted healthcare professionals. Immigration, Refugees and […]