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IRCC invited the first IEC candidates of 2026
Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first draws of the year for the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools. From January 1 to January 23, Canada invited 12,693 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of January 23, 35,567 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 1 ITA for Andorra, 1,304 ITAs for Australia, 83 ITAs for Austria, 370 ITAs for Belgium, 2
3 days ago


Statistics Canada creates 32,000 job opportunities for the 2026 Census
As Canada prepares for its next national census in May 2026, Statistics Canada has announced a massive hiring initiative to fill approximately 32,000 positions across the country. These roles are open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with valid work permits, providing a unique temporary employment opportunity for newcomers and residents alike. Census workers will play a critical role in gathering the demographic, social, and economic data that direct
Jan 7


Manitoba Trucking Association pushes for “trusted employer” certification to protect migrant workers
The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) is advocating for a new “trusted employer” certification within Canadian immigration programs to prevent worker abuse and strengthen protections for foreign workers in the trucking sector. The MTA’s executive director, Aaron Dolyniuk, has met with provincial labour and immigration officials to propose a program that would require companies to prove they can properly onboard foreign employees — including helping them obtain driver’s lic
Jan 5


Canada struggles to retain its highly skilled immigrants
A new national analysis shows that highly skilled immigrants, those with advanced degrees or expertise in fields such as engineering, ICT, and healthcare, are twice as likely to leave Canada within their first five years compared to immigrants with lower skill levels. Although one in five newcomers eventually departs within 25 years, early-stage departures are far more common among top-talent professionals who face challenges such as limited career opportunities, underemploy
Nov 20, 2025


IRCC conducted the last IEC draw of 2025 and invited 2,946 candidates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the last draws in International Experience Canada (IEC) pools for 2025. Since October 10, Canada has invited 2,946 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 27, 40,086 candidates were registered in the pool and waiting for the invitation. In the last round, there were 398 ITAs for Australia, 4 ITAs for Austria, 6 ITAs for Belgium, 3 ITAs for Chile, 6 ITAs for Costa Rica, 7 ITAs for Croatia, 6
Oct 30, 2025


IRCC invited nearly 5,000 candidates under the IEC program
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC) pools. From September 6 to October 10, Canada invited 4,965 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of October 10, 39,279 candidates were registered in the pool and awaiting invitations. Canada issued 1 ITA for Andorra, 719 ITAs for Australia, 12 ITAs for Austria, 13 ITAs for Belgium, 1 ITA for Chile, 8 ITAs for Costa Rica, 19
Oct 14, 2025


Canada extends open work permit program for temporary residents seeking permanent residency until 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant extension to its public policy regarding open work...
Oct 7, 2025


Ottawa invited over 3,500 candidates under the International Experience Canada program
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Sep 12, 2025


Ontario breaks down interprovincial barriers for certified workers
Ontario is taking a historic step to strengthen Canada’s workforce by removing interprovincial barriers for in-demand professions,...
Sep 2, 2025


Canada invited over 10k IEC candidates over the past month
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Aug 11, 2025


IRCC conducted new IEC draws and invited over 7,000 candidates in June 2025
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Jun 30, 2025


Ottawa invited over 8,000 IEC candidates in May
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
Jun 2, 2025


Income growth in Canada: StatsCan report highlights 2023 trends
In May 2025, Statistics Canada released a report showing that the median after-tax income for Canadian families and individuals rose...
May 9, 2025


IRCC invited over 20,000 IEC candidates over the past month
Over the past month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the International Experience Canada (IEC)...
May 5, 2025
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