Canada is preparing to welcome thousands of international visitors as it hosts matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, a total of 13 matches will take place in Toronto and Vancouver, drawing fans, workers, volunteers, and media professionals from around the world. For non-Canadian citizens, attending or working […]

Canada has recorded a sharp decline in the number of foreign workers entering the country under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), reaching the lowest monthly level seen in the past two years. According to the latest government figures released in mid-December, only 3,215 new TFWP work permit holders arrived in Canada in October 2025, […]

In an unexpected move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, resulting in the lowest CRS cut-off score seen for this category in 2025. The draw issued a significant number of invitations, offering renewed hope to skilled workers already contributing to Canada’s labour market. […]

As Canada moves toward 2026, clear policy signals from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal which types of candidates are likely to be prioritized under the country’s economic immigration system. Throughout 2025, the federal government introduced new immigration categories, expanded existing pathways, and adjusted draw patterns under Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs. Together, […]

For many Express Entry candidates, a low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score can feel like a dead end. However, for candidates holding a college certificate or a bachelor’s degree, returning to school can be a powerful and strategic way to significantly improve their ranking. In several scenarios, adding an additional educational credential can increase a […]

Provincial nominees remain a priority in December draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, marking the second consecutive week in which candidates nominated by provinces have been invited to apply for permanent residence. In the most recent round, 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued exclusively to candidates under […]

Major reform ends long-standing citizenship barriers Canada has officially enacted a major reform to its citizenship laws. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 — An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act — came into force, removing restrictive rules that had prevented many individuals born abroad from claiming Canadian citizenship. This legislative change resolves decades of […]

Why careful selection matters in Canadian immigration Immigrating to Canada involves complex legal processes, strict eligibility rules, and high personal and financial stakes. For this reason, many applicants rely on immigration representatives to assist with work permits, study permits, and permanent residence applications. However, choosing the wrong representative can lead to refusals, delays, financial loss, […]

Province issues hundreds of invitations targeting high economic contributors British Columbia has restarted its Skills Immigration selection rounds after a pause of more than two months. On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) conducted a new draw aimed at candidates considered capable of delivering strong economic value to the province. This […]

Quebec has restarted invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés – PSTQ) after a pause of nearly three months. On December 4, the province issued over 1,870 invitations to candidates seeking permanent selection, drawing profiles from the Arrima bank across all four PSTQ streams. Candidates were extracted from Arrima […]