Federal Government Expands LMIA Suspension Zones Across Canada The Government of Canada has expanded its list of regions where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed, starting October 10, 2025. This marks the third quarterly update since the measure was introduced in 2024, reflecting the government’s continued focus on balancing local employment […]
Read MoreManitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held Expression of Interest Draw #255 on 9 October 2025 and issued 862 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across employer-driven streams. The draw underlines the province’s targeted strategy to fill urgent gaps in healthcare and caregiving while supporting regional labour needs through coordinated recruitment. What the October […]
Read MoreToronto, October 10, 2025 — Ontario continues to strengthen its role as a leading hub for skilled immigration in Canada. The province recently conducted six new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draws, issuing a total of 1,680 invitations to candidates under three major Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills. Strategic […]
Read MoreOn 8 October 2025 the federal Conservative caucus unveiled a plan to end automatic citizenship for babies born in Canada to parents who are temporary residents, saying citizenship should be granted only when at least one parent is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. The push is led publicly by Conservative immigration critic Michelle […]
Read MoreOttawa — Canada is moving toward a major transformation in its citizenship laws that would allow more people born outside the country to claim citizenship through their parents or grandparents. This change follows years of legal and political pressure to revise the rules that limit how Canadian citizenship is passed down to later generations. Current […]
Read MoreKey Update:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced which permanent residence (PR) applications will be fully processed in 2025 — and which ones will continue to face longer wait times. According to the latest Minister Transition Binder, only select PR streams will see complete inventory clearance this year, while others will be processed partially, […]
Read MoreNew research from Statistics Canada reveals that international graduates from healthcare programs are outperforming their peers in STEM and business fields when it comes to career success and job alignment after immigrating to Canada. The study — conducted by Youjin Choi and Li Xu — analyzed foreign nationals who became permanent residents between 2011 and […]
Read MoreThis draw highlights Canada’s ongoing focus on attracting Francophone talent to support bilingualism and regional labour market needs outside Quebec. Key Highlights of the October 6, 2025 Express Entry Draw Summary of Express Entry Draws (January – October 2025) Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Cut-off CRS Score October 6 French-language proficiency 4,500 432 October […]
Read MoreThe province of Newfoundland and Labrador continues its strong immigration performance for 2025, issuing 217 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its latest draw held on September 26, 2025. Invitations were extended under two major provincial immigration pathways — the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). […]
Read MoreThe British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued a new round of invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination, targeting both Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs. The draw, held on October 2, 2025, is part of BC’s continued efforts to address regional labour shortages and attract high-value business investors to the province. Overview of […]
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