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Prince Edward Island invited 190 candidates in the new PEI PNP draw
On November 20, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted  2025’s twelfth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 190 invitations to apply (ITAs) to French-speaking candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland Colleg
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Canada's refugee employment program struggles with extended processing delays
A federal initiative designed to help Canadian employers hire skilled refugees from overseas is facing serious challenges , with processing times ballooning from an initial six months to 54 months. The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, launched in 2018 to address labour shortages by connecting businesses with qualified refugee workers, has left more than 20 companies struggling with production cuts and lost revenue while applicants remain in precarious situations abroad. Refu
Nov 20
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PEI PNP held an unexpected draw and issued 159 invitations
On October 27, 2025, Prince Edward Island held the eleventh invitation round of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), although it was scheduled for November 20, 2025. In this round, the province issued 159 targeted invitations to international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île who are living and working in PEI. So far, the province has invited only one business candidate and 1,239 skilled workers and graduates through the reg
Nov 3
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PEI PNP invited 160 skilled workers via the October draw
On October 17, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted  2025’s tenth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 160 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île. So fa
Oct 20
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New Brunswick held new draws under the NBPNP
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)
Oct 17
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PEI conducted a new draw for skilled workers under the PEI PNP
On September 19, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted 2025’s ninth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee...
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New Brunswick held new draws under the NBPNP
On September 16, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline...
Sep 19
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Prince Edward Island held a new draw for skilled workers and international graduates
On August 21, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted 2025’s eighth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee...
Aug 22
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IRCC expands Express Entry categories for 2026: Leadership, science, and military roles added
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched its annual consultation for the 2026 Express Entry program, signalling...
Aug 14
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Canadian brain drain slowing: Study reveals significant decline in migration to U.S.
Statistics Canada reveals a significant 30% decline in permanent migration from Canada to the United States since the late 2000s. The...
Jul 24
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PEI conducted a new draw for skilled workers
On July 17, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted 2025’s seventh round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI...
Jul 18
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Canadian immigration at a crossroads: Economic needs clash with political pressure for caps
Canada faces a critical immigration policy crossroads as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for "hard caps" amid stalled...
Jul 17
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued 21,500 nominations in 2024, prioritizing the healthcare and tech sectors
On July 11, 2025, Ontario announced that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated its full federal quota...
Jul 15
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Nova Scotia's Pictou County unveiled priority sectors for the rural immigration pathway in 2025
Pictou County has identified strategic priority sectors and occupations as part of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking...
Jun 3
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