Canada’s political spotlight shifted sharply this week as Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre returned to Parliament and immediately reignited the national immigration debate. Just two days after winning the Battle River–Crowfoot by-election in Alberta on August 20, 2025, Poilievre laid out a controversial policy pledge: Any non-citizen who commits a crime in Canada should be […]

Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) continues to expand, opening more doors for skilled workers seeking permanent residence (PR) in rural communities. Recently, three regions announced their lists of designated employers under this immigration pathway: These designated employers play a central role in connecting foreign workers with in-demand job opportunities while supporting local labor market […]

Manitoba continues to strengthen its labor force by inviting skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province held its second immigration draw of August on August 21, 2025, marking the 17th provincial draw of the year. In this round, 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued to candidates under the […]

The Government of Yukon has announced that it will receive 67 additional nomination allocations for its Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) this year, increasing the total number of nomination spaces from 215 to 282. This development is a positive step after the federal government’s earlier decision to cut overall provincial and territorial PNP allocations by 50%. […]

Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has released its latest data update, and the numbers show a concerning trend. The immigration backlog surged by 58,900 cases in just one month, raising the total number of pending applications to 901,700 as of July 31, 2025. This backlog represents 40.5% of all immigration applications […]

The Canadian Citizenship Certificate is an official document issued by the Government of Canada that confirms proof of Canadian citizenship. While many Canadians may never need it, for those born outside Canada or those requiring legal proof for passports and benefits, this certificate is essential. Here’s a full breakdown of eligibility, application process, exceptions, and […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially updated its application processing times as of August 20, 2025. These updates affect citizenship, permanent residency (PR), passports, sponsorships, study/work permits, and visitor visas. Processing times are based on 80% of applications and serve as estimates — not guarantees. Applicants should note that incomplete documents, high application […]

Canada is expanding the options for proving English language proficiency in immigration applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will soon begin accepting the TOEFL Essentials test for permanent residence applications under its economic immigration programs. Currently, applicants can only choose from IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE Core. But with TOEFL Essentials […]

Alberta has officially stepped up pressure on Ottawa, urging the federal government to cap immigration levels at 1% of the province’s population per year. The call comes as Alberta experiences unprecedented population growth that is fueling economic expansion but also intensifying housing shortages, straining healthcare, crowding schools, and burdening transportation systems. The request was formally […]