Ontario has introduced a proposal to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), aiming to simplify the system and better respond to labour-market needs by reorganizing current pathways, including the existing Employer Job Offer streams. The plan suggests merging these streams into clearer, more flexible job-offer pathways for both high-skilled and semi-skilled workers, with updated eligibility criteria. The proposal also highlights a new dedicated healthcare stre

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has implemented a five-year temporary measure allowing out-of-status and unauthorized home care workers to regularize their immigration status while awaiting permanent residence decisions. The policy, which became effective March 31, 2025, enables eligible workers who applied under Stream A of the Home Care Worker Immigration program to restore their status and secure work authorization. Family members residing in Canada who are i

A comprehensive Statistics Canada study released on October 22, 2025, highlights critical challenges facing immigrant women with nursing credentials in Canada's healthcare workforce. The research reveals that while immigrant women constitute 27% of Canada's nursing-educated population, many internationally educated nurses face substantial barriers to appropriate employment. The 2021 Census data analysis shows that only 50-72% of foreign-educated immigrant nurses work in heal

New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia, marking the first formal healthcare recruitment partnership between Indonesia and a Canadian jurisdiction. The agreement establishes a framework for recruiting trained nurses and personal support workers from Indonesia to address the province's healthcare workforce shortage. New Brunswick will provide navigation support, including assistance with foreign qualification recognition and immigration processes

On October 14, 2025, Manitoba's Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced that 328 healthcare professionals had been invited through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to establish permanent careers in the province. The recent expression of interest draw included 187 healthcare aides, 21 physicians, 11 registered nurses, and additional support staff. This initiative is part of Manitoba's comprehensive strategy t

On October 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fifth occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year for candidates working in healthcare and social services occupations. In round #373, IRCC issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the cut-off score was 472 points (2 points more than the last draw). The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 12, 2025, at 23:17:30 UTC. This year, Canada issued 74,183 ITAs across 43 Express Entry dra

A community-led initiative in British Columbia is successfully recruiting American healthcare professionals to alleviate critical...

A Statistics Canada study finds that immigrant status influences access to health care in one’s preferred official language, but the...

The Newfoundland and Labrador Government has allocated $89,000 over two years to develop a specialized mentorship program for...

Statistics Canada's latest labour force data reveals Saskatchewan's remarkable economic strength, with 16,500 new full-time positions...

On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fourth occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the...

Effective July 31, 2025, foreign physicians seeking to practice in Quebec's underserved regions will benefit from a simplified work...

A Prince George family is facing imminent deportation by December 10 due to recent changes in Canada's immigration regulations. Charisma...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS),...