June 24, 2025 — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system, with a notable increase in the number of invitations extended to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In the most recent draw held on June 23, 2025, the IRCC extended 503 ITAs […]
Read MoreCanada has long stood as a destination of hope and opportunity for millions seeking education, employment, and a better quality of life. However, a recent surge in immigration application refusals has raised concern among applicants, legal professionals, and immigration consultants. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly increased refusals across several streams, including […]
Read MoreProvince Invites Over 600 Immigration Candidates Across Four PNP Draws The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held a series of four immigration draws on June 16 and 17, 2025, inviting a total of 608 candidates through multiple immigration pathways under two primary streams: the Skilled Worker Stream and the Express Entry Stream. This marks […]
Read MoreCanada Simplifies Access to Federal Benefits for New Immigrants In a move designed to enhance accessibility and reduce paperwork, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a new online system enabling newcomers to Canada to apply for government benefit and credit payments more efficiently. Until now, individuals with temporary or permanent resident status were required […]
Read MorePublic Sentiment Wavers Despite Immigration ReductionsEven after the federal government significantly scaled back its immigration targets for 2025, a majority of Canadians still believe the country is admitting too many newcomers, according to a recent poll commissioned by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The national survey, conducted in November 2024, revealed that 54% of […]
Read MoreJune 19, 2025 — Canada is seeing a dramatic shift in its population growth trajectory, as a result of newly implemented immigration policies aimed at reducing temporary and permanent resident admissions. Statistics Canada reports that between January 1 and April 1, 2025, the national population grew by only 20,107 people, translating to a virtually flat […]
Read MoreIn the latest Global Livability Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Vancouver has emerged as Canada’s only city to secure a spot in the top 10 most livable cities worldwide. The city ranked 10th overall in 2025, reaffirming its global reputation for high living standards, despite a modest drop from its 7th place […]
Read MoreCanada’s population growth has slowed to one of its weakest rates in nearly a decade—excluding the pandemic—following a series of federal policy changes aimed at reducing temporary immigration. The first-quarter figures released by Statistics Canada paint a stark picture: the country added only 20,107 new residents between January and March 2025. This represents a near […]
Read MoreThe Government of Canada has issued updated immigration processing times through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), reflecting the most recent data as of June 17, 2025. These estimates provide essential guidance for those applying for visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and other immigration services. The IRCC regularly updates these timelines to reflect real-time processing capabilities […]
Read MoreOn June 17, 2025, the Canadian federal government released comprehensive details on a new immigration reform package under the Strong Borders Act, introduced earlier this month. The legislation aims to tackle abuse of temporary resident programs, streamline the asylum system, and strengthen oversight across immigration processes. If passed, the Strong Borders Act will empower immigration […]
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