A significant piece of federal legislation that could reshape how Canada manages immigration applications is nearing final approval. Bill C-12, titled “Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act,” has cleared most parliamentary hurdles and, if enacted, would grant the federal government broader authority over immigration processing and temporary resident management. The bill proposes to give […]

New Brunswick has resumed provincial immigration invitations after a brief pause, holding its first draw of December under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). On December 9, 2025, the province issued 110 Invitations to Apply across two major immigration streams, focusing on francophone candidates employed in New Brunswick. This marked the first nomination round […]

Manitoba has continued its focused approach to economic immigration by issuing a new round of invitations under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). On December 18, 2025, the province invited 63 candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream, selecting individuals already working in Manitoba as well as skilled workers residing overseas. All invited candidates were selected […]

British Columbia has once again signaled its commitment to business-led immigration by holding a new provincial immigration draw focused exclusively on entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence. The latest selection round under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) took place on December 16, 2025, with invitations issued through the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration pathways. Results of […]

Prince Edward Island has wrapped up its provincial immigration activity for 2025 with a final round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). The selection round, held on December 15, 2025, targeted individuals already contributing to the province’s economy—particularly skilled workers employed in PEI and international […]

Canada is reshaping its business immigration landscape as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) moves to shut down key intake streams under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, paving the way for a new entrepreneur-focused permanent residence pathway. In an announcement made on December 19, IRCC confirmed that it is ending acceptance of new Start-Up Visa […]

Ontario has officially reached its full provincial nomination limit for 2025 under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), according to an update released by the province on December 17. Over the course of the year, Ontario issued a total of 10,750 provincial nominations, fully utilizing its reduced federal allocation for 2025. What Happens Now for […]

Recent data released by Statistics Canada offers a clearer picture of who actually owns homes in Canada—and the findings may surprise many Canadians. Despite widespread public debate linking immigration levels to housing affordability, the data shows that non-permanent residents play only a very minor role in Canada’s homeownership market. At the beginning of 2022, fewer […]