Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues its strong momentum in 2025 by issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream of the Express Entry system. The latest draw, conducted on June 12, marked a notable return to larger-scale CEC-focused rounds—an approach previously common throughout 2024 but […]

In a major step toward improving accessibility for new immigrants, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rolled out a new digital solution that simplifies how newcomers apply for federal benefits. Through a newly introduced online form, eligible individuals can now apply for payments such as the GST/HST Credit and Canada Child Benefit (CCB) without the […]

West Kootenay, British Columbia – A major step toward addressing skilled labour shortages in rural British Columbia has been taken as the West Kootenay region officially unveils its list of designated priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The initiative offers a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals who receive […]

A new initiative by the Prince Edward Island government and McMaster University is set to create a much-needed pathway for internationally-trained medical graduates (IMGs) to practice medicine in Canada. The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship offers a tailored one-year training program in internal medicine, designed specifically for IMGs who face challenges entering the Canadian healthcare workforce. […]

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues its active use of the Express Entry system in 2025, issuing 125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a new targeted draw held on June 10, 2025. This round focused specifically on candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. Eligibility Requirements for the June 10 Draw To be […]

Canada is facing a major immigration challenge, with over 5 million temporary residents at risk of losing legal status by the end of 2025. The government’s apparent lack of preparation has sparked political outrage, public concern, and a growing national conversation about the future of immigration policy. Amid economic uncertainty, a worsening housing crisis, and […]

The City of Greater Sudbury has officially unveiled its targeted sectors and occupations for two major immigration initiatives: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These programs are set to play a crucial role in addressing labour shortages while offering new avenues to permanent residence (PR) for qualified foreign […]

Canada’s Express Entry system remains one of the most popular immigration pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent residency (PR). However, a frequently used but increasingly scrutinized strategy—declaring a spouse as “non-accompanying” to improve Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores—can jeopardize applicants’ PR dreams. This tactic, while legally permissible, has drawn sharp attention from Immigration, Refugees and […]