Alberta continues to leverage its immigration streams to address key labor shortages across vital industries, with multiple rounds of invitations issued under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between July 3 and July 16, 2025. Hundreds of foreign workers were invited to apply for provincial nomination, which opens a direct pathway to permanent residency in […]
Read MoreCanada has taken a major step toward strengthening its Francophone communities outside Quebec through the newly launched Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—a specialized pathway to permanent residence for French-speaking foreign workers. Three Canadian regions—Acadian Peninsula (New Brunswick), St. Pierre Jolys (Manitoba), and Kelowna (British Columbia)—have officially revealed detailed requirements for job sectors, occupations, and designated […]
Read MoreIn an exciting move aimed at promoting education, exploration, and affordability for youth, Canada’s Strong Pass program has added 86 more provincial and territorial museums and galleries to its growing list of attractions. This expanded access will provide children (17 and under) with free admission, and young adults (aged 18 to 24) with a 50% […]
Read MoreCanada’s immigration processing times have seen significant changes since July 2024. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals both improvements and sharp delays across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. These changes are critical for individuals planning their immigration journey to Canada, especially those preparing to submit applications or awaiting […]
Read MorePause Affects Employer-Supported Nominations for Skilled Foreign Workers; Applications to Resume in August 2025 The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced a temporary pause on the intake of new applications under its Employer Services stream, one of its key pathways for employer-supported skilled immigration. This pause, which took effect on July 4, 2025, is […]
Read MoreNew PGWP Rules Introduced by IRCC Require Close Attention to Your Field of Study and Language Skills If you’re an international student aiming to stay and work in Canada after graduation, it’s now more important than ever to plan ahead. The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) remains one of the most accessible pathways to gain Canadian […]
Read MoreHealthcare and Tech Sectors Dominate as OINP Adjusts to Reduced 2025 Immigration Quota The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released critical data highlighting the top occupations that led to permanent residency (PR) nominations in 2024. With 45% of all nominations attributed to just nine high-demand roles, the OINP is expected to maintain a strategic […]
Read MoreNew Statistics Canada Tool Reveals Income Insights for Immigrants and Non-Permanent Residents Ottawa – July 7, 2025A new interactive data visualization tool launched by Statistics Canada is providing fresh insight into the income levels of immigrants and temporary residents in Canada. Drawing on 2021 income data, the tool allows users to explore average and median […]
Read MoreProvince Continues Using Expression of Interest System for Skilled Worker Selection Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 320 new invitations to immigration candidates through its provincial immigration streams, continuing its shift to a more targeted approach via the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The selections were made under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) […]
Read MoreCMHC Reports Rent Drops in Major Cities—Newcomers May Finally Catch a Break A significant shift is underway in Canada’s rental housing landscape. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), advertised rents in several major cities have declined for the first time in years. This trend is largely attributed to reduced demand from temporary […]
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