Canada Eyes New Policies to Attract Tech Talent Affected by U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will explore new immigration measures aimed at attracting highly skilled tech workers impacted by the United States’ recent H-1B visa fee increase.Carney revealed these plans during a press briefing in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2025, following the Global Progress Action Summit, signalling Canada’s readiness to […]

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Prince Edward Island Issues 129 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has conducted its ninth draw of 2025, continuing its steady pattern of holding one draw per month.The latest draw, held on September 19, 2025, resulted in 129 invitations being issued to skilled foreign nationals under the Labour and Express Entry category, reinforcing the province’s focus on […]

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New Brunswick Invites Over 1,000 Candidates for Provincial Nomination in August 2025

New Brunswick has announced a significant round of invitations under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP), issuing 1,052 invitations to skilled workers and Express Entry candidates in a series of draws conducted between August 11 and 19, 2025.The draws targeted various streams, including the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream and the New Brunswick […]

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Alberta Holds Record-Breaking PNP Draws, Issues Over 1,400 Invitations

Alberta has announced one of its largest immigration draws of 2025, issuing more than 1,400 invitations to candidates seeking permanent residency (PR) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).The series of draws, held between September 12 and 19, included multiple streams and reflects the province’s ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in key sectors such […]

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Canada Immigration Update: Is the Study–Work–Immigrate Path Still a Smart Route to PR in 2025?

The dream of studying in Canada, gaining valuable Canadian work experience, and eventually becoming a permanent resident (PR) has long been one of the most popular immigration pathways.However, with Canada’s Express Entry pool becoming increasingly competitive in 2024 and 2025, many prospective applicants are wondering whether this strategy still offers a reliable path to PR.The […]

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Ontario Set to Implement Major New Laws in October 2025

Ontario is preparing for significant legislative and economic changes that will impact workers, employers, and businesses across the province starting October 2025. From a minimum wage increase to the end of temporary federal supports and a looming business tax repayment deadline, these updates are expected to influence wages, job security, and operational costs across the […]

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Applying for a Discretionary Grant of Canadian Citizenship: Complete Guide to Required Documents

Canada has introduced interim measures to help individuals known as “lost Canadians” reclaim their citizenship. These measures allow certain people—often children or grandchildren of Canadian citizens born outside Canada—to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship without waiting for future amendments to the Citizenship Act. Below is a detailed breakdown of the documentation and […]

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Canada’s Population Growth Hits Historic Low as Immigration Tightens

Canada’s latest quarterly population data highlights the clear impact of federal immigration restrictions introduced in 2024 and 2025. According to Statistics Canada, the country’s growth between April 1, 2025, and July 1, 2025 slowed to a near standstill, signaling the most dramatic slowdown in years. Key Highlights Population Growth Trends – Year-on-Year Comparison Year Population […]

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IRCC Immigration Backlog Grows Again, Study Permit Delays Worsen

Canada’s immigration system is facing another increase in processing backlogs, as the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals that the total number of applications waiting beyond standard processing times continues to rise.As of August 31, 2025, IRCC reported a backlog of 958,850 applications, up from 901,700 at the end of July. […]

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Canada Sees Sharp Decline in Temporary Resident Arrivals

Canada is witnessing a significant slowdown in the arrival of temporary residents as new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals steep year-over-year drops in both international student and foreign worker entries.This decline reflects the federal government’s push to reduce the temporary resident population to less than 5% of Canada’s total population through […]

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