Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, is bracing for major nationwide travel disruptions as more than 10,000 flight attendants prepare to strike this weekend, citing stagnant wages and unpaid labor. With a 72-hour strike notice issued by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) on Wednesday, August 13, the airline has begun cancelling flights in […]

Private institution LaSalle College is under financial and legal strain after being fined nearly $30 million by the Quebec government for violating newly implemented enrolment quotas for English-language post-secondary programs — fines the college is now challenging in Quebec Superior Court. The Ministry of Higher Education imposed two consecutive fines on LaSalle: Law at the […]

Canada is at the center of an intensifying national debate over immigration, as a series of viral incidents and growing economic pressures spark unprecedented public backlash. While Canada has long been recognized for its welcoming immigration policies, recent developments — from polluted lakes to job losses and housing shortages — have caused some Canadians to […]

In 2025, Healthcare and Social Services has been officially designated as a priority category under Canada’s Express Entry system, offering skilled workers in these occupations significantly better chances of obtaining permanent residency (PR). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under this category this year, highlighting the government’s […]

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major policy change that will impact all applicants applying for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry system. Effective August 21, 2025, all Express Entry applicants will be required to complete their Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting their PR application. This means medical results […]

The Canadian federal government is proposing significant changes to its Express Entry immigration system, aiming to prioritize three new occupational categories in 2026 — a move that could open doors for thousands of skilled professionals seeking permanent residence (PR). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is seeking public feedback on introducing […]

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 […]