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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches 10,876 registrations with limited invitations in 2025
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration pool has accumulated 10,876 candidates as of...
Sep 11
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IRCC modernizes DNA testing procedures: New guidelines enhance citizenship and immigration processes
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has comprehensively updated its DNA testing framework, effective September 5, 2025....
Sep 11
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Newfoundland and Labrador invests $89,000 in mentorship program to fast-track foreign-trained physiotherapists
The Newfoundland and Labrador Government has allocated $89,000 over two years to develop a specialized mentorship program for...
Sep 11
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Canada’s refugee claims in 2025: India leads in the first half of the year
Recent Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data reveal diverse immigration patterns in the first half of 2025, with India...
Sep 11
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program divides Canadians along age, regional, and political lines, a new poll reveals
A recent Abacus Data survey reveals significant divisions among Canadians regarding the elimination of the Temporary Foreign Worker...
Sep 11
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