New Brunswick Secures Boost in Immigration Quota After Federal Negotiations

New Brunswick has successfully secured an increased immigration allocation for 2025 following negotiations with the federal government. The province’s total allocation under its immigration programs has now climbed to 4,250 spots—an increase of 1,500 over the previously announced limit. Earlier this year, New Brunswick had faced a sharp cut in its immigration nominations, with the […]

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Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers Overseas in Targeted Provincial Nominee Program Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues its efforts to address regional labour market needs by extending provincial immigration invitations to skilled foreign nationals. In its latest draw held on June 12, 2025, Manitoba issued a total of 36 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. This targeted draw specifically […]

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Ontario Resumes Employer Job Offer Draws, Invites 72 Candidates After Four-Month Pause

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has resumed issuing invitations to immigration candidates under the Employer Job Offer streams, following a four-month hiatus. This development marks a significant moment for foreign nationals, international students, and workers aiming to secure permanent residency in Canada through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). On June 6, 2025, Ontario conducted […]

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Ontario Overhauls Employer: Job Offer Streams Under Provincial Nominee Program

Foreign Workers Now Require Employers to Initiate Applications via New OINP Portal Starting July 2 The Government of Ontario has announced a major structural change to its immigration pathways under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), specifically targeting the Employer: Job Offer streams. Effective July 2, 2025, foreign nationals will no longer be able to […]

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Labour Shortages Through Skilled Refugees

Ottawa, June 13, 2025 — In a bold and compassionate move, the Government of Canada has officially extended its Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) until December 31, 2025, providing a continued lifeline for skilled refugees and displaced individuals who are eager to contribute to Canada’s economy. This extension reaffirms Canada’s global leadership in refugee resettlement […]

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New Nationwide IRCC Hiring Drive: Tech Professionals Can Now Earn Up to $141,000 Annually

The Government of Canada has rolled out a major hiring campaign through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), targeting highly skilled IT professionals. This latest recruitment initiative offers full-time federal positions with annual salaries ranging from $101,343 to $141,249, open to Canadian citizens both within the country and abroad. If you’re a tech-savvy candidate with […]

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IRCC Invites 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Applicants in Major Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues its strong momentum in 2025 by issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. The latest draw, conducted on June 12, marked a notable return to larger-scale CEC-focused rounds—an approach previously common throughout 2024 but […]

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CRA Launches Simplified Online System to Help New Immigrants Access Federal Benefit Payments

In a major step toward improving accessibility for new immigrants, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rolled out a new digital solution that simplifies how newcomers apply for federal benefits. Through a newly introduced online form, eligible individuals can now apply for payments such as the GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit (CCB) without the […]

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Pierre Poilievre Demands Sharp Immigration Reductions to Tackle Canada’s Population Surge

Ottawa, Ontario – Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is intensifying pressure on the federal government to introduce significant restrictions on immigration, citing a ballooning population, overwhelmed infrastructure, and rising crime as urgent reasons to scale back admissions. Speaking at a press briefing on June 10 in Ottawa, Poilievre accused the Liberal government of implementing overly […]

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West Kootenay Launches Targeted Occupation List Under Rural Immigration Pathway

West Kootenay, British Columbia – A major step toward addressing skilled labour shortages in rural British Columbia has been taken as the West Kootenay region officially unveils its list of designated priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The initiative offers a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals who receive […]

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