Canada is facing an escalating public safety crisis: 599 foreign nationals, including 431 convicted of serious crimes, have disappeared while under deportation orders. These individuals, once under the supervision of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are now officially “wanted” after failing to appear for removal proceedings — exposing serious vulnerabilities in Canada’s immigration enforcement […]

When it comes to working in Canada, many foreign nationals rely on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process to secure a valid work permit through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). However, there’s often confusion between the validity of an LMIA and the actual duration of the work permit. This article breaks it down […]

Okanagan’s RCIP Intake Cancelled as Interest in Rural Immigration Skyrockets In a surprising move, the North Okanagan-Shuswap region of British Columbia has suspended its second intake round for permanent residency (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) due to an overwhelming volume of applications. This unexpected cancellation reflects the immense popularity of Canada’s rural […]

If you’ve recently received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), this may be your only opportunity to sponsor your loved ones for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. Since IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has not reopened the intake pool since 2020, every ITA is crucial. To make the […]

If you’re a citizen of the European Union, a new and simplified pathway is now available for you to work in Canada — without the long wait and complexity of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This opportunity comes through the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which was created to strengthen […]

The southern Manitoba communities of Altona and Rhineland have officially released their list of priority sectors, high-demand occupations, and designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This marks a significant step in helping local employers fill labour shortages while offering eligible foreign workers a direct pathway to Canadian permanent residency (PR). The RCIP […]

July 28, 2025 – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reopened the highly anticipated Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for the 2025 intake. Starting today, IRCC will issue 17,860 invitations to apply (ITAs) over approximately two weeks, aiming to receive 10,000 complete sponsorship applications for permanent residence. Invitations are being sent exclusively to […]

Nova Scotia has announced it will not process certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications in 2025 due to overwhelming demand and a federally mandated cut to its annual allocation. The province confirmed on July 16 that it has already received more applications than it is permitted to nominate this year. As a result, not all […]

Canada has launched a new initiative to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) as they prepare to join the country’s healthcare workforce. The Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program, funded by the federal government and delivered by the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, offers tailored assistance to help nurses integrate successfully into the […]