Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major update for international students pursuing permanent residence (PR) through the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP). The department will now accept up to 2,970 applications, marking an increase of 700 additional spots from last year’s cap of 2,300. The new intake period will run from […]
Read MoreNew federal data show a marked decline in international student arrivals to Canada in 2025, renewing debate about recent policy changes and their effect on Canada’s education and labour ecosystems. Between January and August 2025 the country recorded far fewer new study-permit issuances than in the same period last year, leaving the federal government well […]
Read MoreOntario has announced a major expansion of its “As of Right” labour mobility framework aimed at removing interprovincial barriers for regulated health professionals. The provincial government is proposing to add 16 additional regulated healthcare occupations to the list of professions eligible for expedited recognition. If implemented as planned, qualified practitioners who hold in-good-standing licences from […]
Read MoreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) posted a fresh batch of processing-time estimates on October 20, 2025. The latest update shows mixed movement — modest improvements in a few economic streams are overshadowed by significant slowdowns in many family, humanitarian and temporary-resident categories. For thousands of applicants and employers, longer waits are now the norm […]
Read MoreLegal experts, immigration practitioners and waiting applicants are raising the alarm after recent signals from Ottawa that new legislative powers in Bill C-12 could be used to cancel or reset large numbers of pending immigration files. The warning comes as backlogs and processing times across multiple IRCC programs have lengthened sharply through 2024–2025, fuelling calls […]
Read MoreThe federal government will publish the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan on or before November 1, 2025. That document will set official admission targets for permanent residents and provide notional targets for the following two years. Based on public statements, past plans and recent policy signals, the 2026–2028 Plan is likely to emphasize stability in permanent […]
Read MoreThe Government of the Northwest Territories has announced a significant restoration of its Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP) nomination allocation for 2025. The territory’s annual allotment has been increased to 300 nomination spaces, up from the previously assigned 197, returning the NTNP to its pre-2025 capacity and paving the way for additional invitations to skilled workers […]
Read MoreThe latest edition of the Henley & Partners Passport Index has placed Canada within the top ten most powerful passports globally for 2025. Canadian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 183 destinations, securing the 9th position out of 198 jurisdictions assessed. Meanwhile, the United States passport has fallen out of the top ten for […]
Read MoreNew Brunswick has continued its strong momentum in 2025 by holding three major Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws between October 6 and 9, issuing a total of 522 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled candidates across various sectors. These draws reflect the province’s ongoing commitment to addressing labour shortages and supporting regional economic growth through […]
Read MoreYoung professionals and travellers from participating countries have one last chance to be considered for an LMIA-exempt International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will run the final invitation round of the season in the week of October 20, 2025, and profiles must be in the system before […]
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