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Canada reports 2.36 million temporary residents: Shift towards permanent residency pathways
Canada hosts over 2.36 million temporary residents , comprising 546,562 study permit holders, 1.5 million work permit holders, and...
Sep 9, 2025
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Five Canadian provinces set to increase minimum wage rates this October
Starting October 1, 2025, workers in five Canadian provinces will benefit from minimum wage increases designed to combat inflation and...
Sep 9, 2025
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program enforces integrity with over $500,000 in penalties for rule violations
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has imposed $509,100 in penalties against 77 legal...
Sep 8, 2025
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Manitoba launched enhanced immigration programs for employers: the Employer Direct Initiative and the Temporary Resident Retention Pilot are now available
Manitoba's Employer Services has officially reopened applications for the revamped Employer Direct Initiative (EDI) as of September 2,...
Sep 8, 2025
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Conservatives propose ending the TFWP to prioritize employment opportunities for Canadians
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre announced plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), citing...
Sep 8, 2025
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Ottawa held a new Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates
On September 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency...
Sep 8, 2025
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Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...
Sep 8, 2025
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Canada's immigration minister sets the record straight: Targets on track despite conservative criticism
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has refuted claims about Canada's immigration progress, citing concrete data showing reduced...
Sep 3, 2025
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The Government of Canada conducted a new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
On September 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #363. The Government of Canada...
Sep 3, 2025
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PEI strengthens healthcare system with 20 new US professionals
Prince Edward Island has successfully recruited 20 healthcare professionals from the United States since January 2025, including...
Aug 28, 2025
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IRCC’s Express Entry strategy for 2025: Key insights from ATIP notes
A recently released internal memo, shared through ATIP notes by Mandeep Lidher, offers a rare glimpse into Immigration, Refugees and...
Aug 28, 2025
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Canada's Start-Up Visa program faces record-high delays and refusals in 2025
Canada's Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is experiencing unprecedented challenges with processing times reaching 52 months and refusal rates...
Aug 28, 2025
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Yukon boosts immigration opportunities: 67 additional nominee program allocations announced for 2025
The Government of Yukon has secured 67 additional allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) from Immigration, Refugees and...
Aug 28, 2025
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Canada's immigration measures yield 214,520 fewer arrivals, signalling progress toward sustainable population goals
Canada's immigration reform efforts are showing measurable success , with 214,520 fewer international students and temporary workers...
Aug 28, 2025
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Poilievre proposes the immediate deportation of criminal non-citizens
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has announced a controversial immigration policy calling for the deportation of non-citizens...
Aug 25, 2025
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Surge in American refugee applications to Canada reflects growing societal tensions
Recent data from Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board reveals a significant increase in American citizens seeking refugee status in...
Aug 25, 2025
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Alberta Minister calls for urgent federal action on immigration amid record population growth
Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, Joseph Schow, has issued a statement criticizing federal immigration...
Aug 22, 2025
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Legal glitch at Canadian border forces Haitian family to resort to smugglers for reunion
A Haitian family was separated at the Quebec-U.S. border this spring due to a "legal glitch" in the Safe Third Country Agreement that...
Aug 20, 2025
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Filipino and Black immigrants face the lowest earnings in the Canadian labour market
According to Statistics Canada's latest report on Quality of Employment, released August 18, 2025, significant wage disparities persist...
Aug 20, 2025
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IRCC held a new Express Entry draw for healthcare workers
On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the fourth occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the...
Aug 20, 2025
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