In a recent development, the province of Quebec has decided to extend the suspension of low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for an additional nine months. The extension, announced by Jean-François Roberge, the Minister of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration, will keep the suspension in effect until November 30, […]

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an extension of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program, which allows Ukrainian nationals in Canada to continue applying for temporary residence status under facilitated processing until March 31, 2026. This extension will affect individuals who have arrived in Canada on or before March 31, 2024, […]

Immigration Minister Marc Miller was scheduled to unveil new initiatives aimed at bolstering Canada’s construction industry. The announcement was scheduled to take place today at a press conference in Ottawa, which is set for 1:00 PM ET (Toronto time) but due to certain reasons its cancelled now. This announcement comes at a crucial time when […]

In a promising development for Canada’s immigration system, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported continued progress in reducing its application backlog. For the second consecutive month, the total backlog of applications has dropped below the one-million mark, with the most recent figures showing a reduction to 892,100 as of January 31, 2025. This […]

On February 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced significant modifications to its Express Entry system. The changes involve the introduction of a new category, alterations to existing categories, and the removal of certain occupations from others. These updates aim to address Canada’s evolving labor market needs and improve the country’s ability to […]

In a significant policy move, the Government of Quebec has announced a cap on international student applications for the upcoming year. This new regulation, revealed on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, sets a limit of 124,760 international student applications to be processed under the Foreign Student Program between February 26, 2025, and February 26, 2026 The […]

In a significant shift in immigration policy, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has now limited the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) to foreign nationals working in healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. This restriction, which took effect on January 24, 2025, means that employers in other sectors will no longer be able to have their workers endorsed under the […]

Canada’s government has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at supporting home care workers, recognizing their vital role in society. Home care workers, who assist with childcare and provide essential services to seniors and people with disabilities, are crucial to maintaining the health and independence of vulnerable individuals in communities across the country. These workers […]

Canada’s healthcare system is in critical condition, grappling with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals. Nurses, doctors, and other vital healthcare workers are urgently needed to address a situation that is not just an administrative failure but a life-or-death matter for thousands of Canadians. However, a potential solution remains underused: healthcare-specific Express Entry draws. This […]

Starting February 27, 2025, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will once again accept applications from foreign nationals looking to make the NWT their home. The intake period will last until 5 pm MT on March 6, 2025, marking the beginning of the 2025 nomination process. This year, the NTNP has an ambitious goal to […]