Canada has unveiled a transformative immigration blueprint for 2025–2026, prioritizing sustainable population growth, labour market alignment, and humane refugee protection while addressing growing pressures on infrastructure, housing, and public services. The Departmental Plan, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 20, 2025, outlines reforms across three major areas of responsibility: temporary migration […]

June 24, 2025 — Canada continues to solidify its global academic standing, with four universities ranked among the top 100 worldwide in the newly released 2026 QS World University Rankings. In a notable development, McGill University has overtaken the University of Toronto, becoming the highest-ranked Canadian institution this year. The rankings, published by Quacquarelli Symonds […]

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 […]

Canada 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 […]

Province 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 […]

Canada 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 […]

Public 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 […]

June 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 […]

In 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 […]