The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has updated its regulatory framework as of October 31, allowing officials to consider additional factors when deciding whether to return applications before issuing nominations. This amendment follows earlier changes introduced in July and gives the program greater flexibility to prioritize applications that align with Ontario's current workforce needs. Applicants whose submissions are returned will receive full refunds of their applicat

Statistics Canada published a detailed demographic analysis examining Arab communities across the country, revealing significant growth and notable characteristics. The Arab population has more than tripled since 2001, reaching nearly 796,000 people in 2021, with projections suggesting it could grow to between 1.4 and 1.9 million by 2041. The study highlights that half of Arabs aged 25 to 54 hold bachelor's degrees or higher, considerably above the national average. The repo

A comprehensive TD Economics report released on October 28, 2025, confirms that Canada's strategic reduction of immigration levels is achieving its intended objectives across housing and employment sectors. The analysis, authored by Chief Economist Beata Caranci and Economist Marc Ercolao, reveals that population growth has decelerated from 3.2% in Q2 2024 to 0.9% in 2025, significantly moderating rental market pressures and stabilizing unemployment rates. Purpose-built rent

On October 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #376, IRCC issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates. The cut-off score of this draw was 416 points, 16 points fewer than in the previous draw in this category. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 8, 2025, at 15:27:09 UTC. This year, Canada issued 81,485 ITAs through 46 Express Entry

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has released a comprehensive analysis addressing widespread misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, representing over 100,000 small and medium-sized business owners nationwide. The report systematically refutes claims that businesses are addicted to foreign workers, that TFWs displace Canadians, suppress wages, strain public services, or facilitate worker abuse. CFIB emphasizes that temporary foreign workers

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary special processing measures to assist those affected by the 2025 wildfire season across Canada. These provisions, in effect from July 2 to November 30, 2025, support temporary residents who need to restore or extend their status or replace key immigration documents such as visas, permits, or visitor records. For Canadian citizens and permanent residents, the measures retroactive to April 1, 2025, co

On October 27, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #374. The Government of Canada issued 302 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 761 points, 17 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was September 26, 2025, at 02:14:06 UTC. As of October 26, 2025, 248,253 profiles were registered in the Expre

A new policy brief by Dr. Lisa Ruth Brunner reveals that Canada's once-lauded international education system is now facing significant scrutiny due to fragmented governance and overreliance on student tuition revenues. The research identifies key issues, including inadequate policy coordination, institutional funding dependency, declining public support, and unclear pathways to permanent residency, that leave students vulnerable. To restore Canada's reputation and ensure sus

The University of Toronto has maintained its position as Canada's premier academic institution, ranking 21st globally in the newly released Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. McGill University and the University of British Columbia follow as the nation's top contenders, securing positions at 41st and 45th, respectively, among the world's leading universities. The rankings , which evaluate over 2,100 institutions across 115 countries using five key performa

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced procedural updates to the Recognized Employer Pilot program. Effective October 24, 2025, applicants may now use a single Labour Market Impact Assessment for multiple work permit applications under the REP framework, contingent upon available positions remaining on the approved LMIA. IRCC has simultaneously established standardized procedures for officers to verify position availability on REP LMIAs. These clar

Three employers face historic charges under Saskatchewan's Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, marking the first prosecution of its kind in the province. Kartikkumar Prakashkumar Patel, Rutvik Hasmukhbhai Patel, and Piyushkumar Mafatbhai Patel each face three counts related to alleged violations at Guac Mexi Grill in Moose Jaw between August 2023 and February 2024. The charges include retaliating against foreign workers for cooperating with authorities,

On October 22, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held new rounds of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 100 invitations. Of these, 55 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), while 45 went to applicants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of February 19, 2025, all applicants to the NLPNP and AIP must submit their applications through the new Immigration Acce

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

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification regarding nomination certificates, emphasizing that nominees who have already received certification from the Province of New Brunswick are not permitted to withdraw their certificates for the purpose of reapplying under alternative immigration programs or streams administered by Immigration New Brunswick. Furthermore, NBPNP nominees are required to submit their permanent residence app

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has concluded its facilitation period for Express Entry applications submitted without upfront medical examinations. Effective October 21, 2025, applications lacking an immigration medical examination (IME) may be rejected under updated completeness check requirements . This policy shift follows the August 21, 2025, mandate requiring all Express Entry permanent residence applicants to submit medical examinations at the time

Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan aimed at addressing Canada's youth unemployment crisis, which currently affects over 460,000 young Canadians—nearly 15% of those aged 15 to 24. The plan includes four key pillars: unleashing economic growth through tax cuts and reduced regulatory barriers, fixing the immigration system by improving credential recognition and aligning immigration with labour market needs,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revisions to its standard immigration medical examination procedures on October 16, 2025. The updated guidelines provide comprehensive protocols for assessing foreign nationals' health conditions, including evaluations for public health risks, public safety concerns, and potential excessive demand on healthcare services. Key components of the routine examination include medical history reviews, physical and mental

On October 15, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). From October 6 to October 9, 2025, the province held two draws under the NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Stream (all sectors) and the NB Skilled Worker – NB Graduates Stream (health care, education and social & community services, construction trades)

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

On October 14, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #372. The Government of Canada issued 345 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This round’s cut-off score was 778 points, 77 points fewer than the previous PNP-targeted draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was July 17, 2025, at 19:58:49 UTC. As of October 13, 2025, 248,342 profiles were registered in the Express En