Newfoundland and Labrador Records Smallest Immigration Draw of 2025 — Just 100 Invitations Issued

In its latest selection round, Newfoundland and Labrador issued a total of 100 invitations to provincial nominee candidates — the smallest single-draw issuance the province has recorded so far in 2025. The invitations were split between the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), with 55 invitations through the […]

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Born Abroad to a Canadian Grandparent? New Interim Route May Let You Apply for Citizenship

A new interim process gives people born outside Canada to Canadian grandparents — and who are affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent — a practical pathway to request a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship. The measure, introduced by the federal government in March 2025, offers a temporary remedy while long-term legislative […]

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Prince Edward Island Conducts Its Second-Largest Immigration Draw of 2025 — 160 Skilled Candidates Invited

Prince Edward Island continues to strengthen its workforce and attract skilled talent through its provincial immigration initiatives. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted its latest draw on October 17, 2025, issuing 160 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under its Labour Impact and PEI Express Entry streams. This draw marks the second-largest round […]

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Alberta Holds Five Provincial Immigration Draws – Invites 202 Candidates Across Key Sectors

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continues its proactive approach to addressing labour shortages and supporting the province’s economic growth. Between October 8 and October 21, 2025, Alberta conducted five separate provincial immigration draws, inviting a total of 202 skilled candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Focus on Alberta’s Economic Priorities The draws targeted candidates […]

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New Brunswick Introduces Critical Work Permit Support for AIP PR Applicants

Fredericton, New Brunswick — In a major relief for skilled workers awaiting permanent residence under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the Government of New Brunswick has announced a new measure allowing eligible applicants to maintain their right to work while their PR applications are still in process. With federal processing times for AIP applications recently […]

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Ontario Imposes Record Penalties on Unlicensed Immigration Consultant — $66,000 Fine Highlights Tougher Enforcement

Ontario’s provincial nominee program has stepped up enforcement against unlawful immigration practice, issuing significant financial penalties and banning orders in a wide-ranging integrity sweep. In its most recent enforcement bulletin, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) disclosed that 18 individuals and organizations have been penalized so far in 2025, for a combined total approaching half […]

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Canada records sharp fall in international student arrivals — what changed and what it means

New federal data show a marked decline in international student arrivals to Canada in 2025, renewing debate about recent policy changes and their effect on Canada’s education and labour ecosystems. Between January and August 2025 the country recorded far fewer new study-permit issuances than in the same period last year, leaving the federal government well […]

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Ontario moves to fast-track licensing for 16 more health professions — licenses may be issued in days, not months

Ontario has announced a major expansion of its “As of Right” labour mobility framework aimed at removing interprovincial barriers for regulated health professionals. The provincial government is proposing to add 16 additional regulated healthcare occupations to the list of professions eligible for expedited recognition. If implemented as planned, qualified practitioners who hold in-good-standing licences from […]

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IRCC’s October 2025 update: processing times climb across key programs — what applicants must know

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) posted a fresh batch of processing-time estimates on October 20, 2025. The latest update shows mixed movement — modest improvements in a few economic streams are overshadowed by significant slowdowns in many family, humanitarian and temporary-resident categories. For thousands of applicants and employers, longer waits are now the norm […]

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Experts sound alarm over Bill C-12 and risk of mass cancellations of immigration applications

Legal experts, immigration practitioners and waiting applicants are raising the alarm after recent signals from Ottawa that new legislative powers in Bill C-12 could be used to cancel or reset large numbers of pending immigration files. The warning comes as backlogs and processing times across multiple IRCC programs have lengthened sharply through 2024–2025, fuelling calls […]

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