Immigration Processing Delays Reach a New High Canada’s immigration system is facing mounting pressure as the total number of backlogged applications has now exceeded one million. Newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for October 2025 confirm a steady rise in delays, with Express Entry applications seeing a sharp increase in backlog […]

Population Shrinks for the First Time This Year Canada’s population declined during the third quarter of 2025, marking a notable shift after years of steady growth. Preliminary estimates released by Statistics Canada show that between July 1 and October 1, 2025, the country’s population decreased by 76,068 people, representing a 0.2% decline. This is the […]

Canada’s immigration system recorded a notable milestone as the latest Express Entry draw produced one of the lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off scores seen in 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a targeted draw for candidates with French-language proficiency, lowering the CRS requirement to 399. This […]

Canada is preparing to welcome thousands of international visitors as it hosts matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, a total of 13 matches will take place in Toronto and Vancouver, drawing fans, workers, volunteers, and media professionals from around the world. For non-Canadian citizens, attending or working […]

Canada has recorded a sharp decline in the number of foreign workers entering the country under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), reaching the lowest monthly level seen in the past two years. According to the latest government figures released in mid-December, only 3,215 new TFWP work permit holders arrived in Canada in October 2025, […]

In an unexpected move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates, resulting in the lowest CRS cut-off score seen for this category in 2025. The draw issued a significant number of invitations, offering renewed hope to skilled workers already contributing to Canada’s labour market. […]

As Canada moves toward 2026, clear policy signals from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal which types of candidates are likely to be prioritized under the country’s economic immigration system. Throughout 2025, the federal government introduced new immigration categories, expanded existing pathways, and adjusted draw patterns under Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs. Together, […]

For many Express Entry candidates, a low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score can feel like a dead end. However, for candidates holding a college certificate or a bachelor’s degree, returning to school can be a powerful and strategic way to significantly improve their ranking. In several scenarios, adding an additional educational credential can increase a […]

Provincial nominees remain a priority in December draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, marking the second consecutive week in which candidates nominated by provinces have been invited to apply for permanent residence. In the most recent round, 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued exclusively to candidates under […]

Major reform ends long-standing citizenship barriers Canada has officially enacted a major reform to its citizenship laws. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3 — An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act — came into force, removing restrictive rules that had prevented many individuals born abroad from claiming Canadian citizenship. This legislative change resolves decades of […]