Ontario 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 […]

Province 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 […]

Unexpected 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 […]

Moving 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 […]

Canada’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 […]

Toronto, 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, […]

Fewer Candidates, But More Competition in Express Entry The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as of October 26, 2025, reveals an interesting trend — the Express Entry pool has become more competitive despite a noticeable drop in the total number of profiles. Compared to September 28, there are now 2,740 fewer […]