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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...
Sep 22, 2025


Immigrant status and minority language health care in Canada
A Statistics Canada study finds that immigrant status influences access to health care in one’s preferred official language, but the...
Sep 19, 2025


Manitoba invited more Skilled Workers Stream candidates
On September 18, 2025, Manitoba held the invitation round #254 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province...
Sep 19, 2025
IRCC conducted the first draw of the year for Skilled Trades candidates under Express Entry
On September 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s first occupation-specific Express Entry draw...
Sep 19, 2025


Canada to require TRV or eTA for the 2026 World Cup: apply early to avoid delays
Canada will require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), depending on nationality, for...
Sep 19, 2025


Clashes erupt as anti-immigration rally meets counter-protesters at historic Toronto park: 10 arrested
Tensions escalated at Toronto's Christie Pits Park when a "Canada First" demonstration advocating for deportations and reduced...
Sep 19, 2025


IRCC conducted the second-ever Express Entry draw for education occupations
On September 17, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw for...
Sep 19, 2025


August 2025 immigration data reveals a decline in refugee claims, but the backlog continues to grow
August 2025 saw a marked decline in the number of new refugee protection claims submitted to Canada’s Refugee Protection Division (RPD),...
Sep 19, 2025
Canadian job market contraction: Q2 2025 sees a significant decline in vacancies
Canadian job vacancies have fallen to a seven-year low, dropping by 18,900 (-3.6%) to 505,900 in Q2 2025, following a consecutive 3.7%...
Sep 19, 2025


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, 2025


Canadians feel anxious but want pragmatic leadership
Abacus Data’s latest research shows that Canadians are anxious about affordability, healthcare, housing, and global uncertainty, but...
Sep 19, 2025


IRCC boosts AAIP nominations for 2025, allocating an additional 1,528 spots to support regional labour market needs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly increased the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program's (AAIP)...
Sep 19, 2025


Ottawa invited 228 candidates in the new PNP-targeted Express Entry draw
On September 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #366. The Government of Canada...
Sep 19, 2025


Newfoundland and Labrador invited candidates under the NLPNP and AIP
On September 13, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held a new round of selections through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI)...
Sep 15, 2025


Economic uncertainty surges: Two-thirds of Canadians struggle with basic expenses amid growing precarity
As Canada enters fall 2025, a new study reveals deepening financial anxiety across the nation. Nearly two-thirds of Canadians (62%)...
Sep 15, 2025


IRCC updated Quebec study permit requirements to enhance clarity for international students
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant updates to the study permit guidelines for students...
Sep 15, 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


IRCC updated processing times for September 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest processing times data as of September 10, 2025, revealing...
Sep 12, 2025


International arrivals to Canada dropped 14.9% in August 2025, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline
The preliminary data for August 2025 indicates a significant 14.9% year-over-year decrease in international arrivals to Canada,...
Sep 12, 2025


Study reveals optimism and belonging are key to immigrant retention in Canada
New research by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) identifies optimism about the future and a sense of belonging as the primary...
Sep 11, 2025
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