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Quebec revealed a new French study requirement for the Quebec Experience Program
On April 29, 2024, Quebec announced a new French study requirement for the Quebec Graduates stream of the Quebec Experience Program. From...
Apr 29, 2024
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IRCC updated the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and accelerate processing times
From April 30, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement changes to federal business programs to reduce...
Apr 29, 2024
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Ottawa set new off-campus work hour rules for international students
On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the temporary policy allowing students to work over...
Apr 29, 2024
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IRCC updated immigration inventories and backlogs
On April 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs....
Apr 29, 2024
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Newcomer women in Canada often face loneliness, struggling to form social networks
Loneliness has become prevalent, impacting 45.9% of Canadians. Newcomer women in Canada face challenges in forming social networks,...
Apr 28, 2024
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Canada invited new IEC candidates
Over the past three weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience...
Apr 28, 2024
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Student numbers in Canada, Australia, and the UK are expected to drop temporarily
2024 is viewed as transitioning from the post-pandemic surge in international student mobility toward steady, sustainable growth. Major...
Apr 28, 2024
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Legault urges Trudeau to give Quebec more immigration control as promised
François Legault calls for Justin Trudeau to fulfill his promise of increased immigration powers for Quebec. Despite Parti Quebecois...
Apr 28, 2024
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Updates on MPNP for 2024
In Manitoba, workers and students aiming for Permanent Resident status through the MPNP program are growing frustrated. Changes in...
Apr 25, 2024
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Canada introduced automation technologies to assist with the processing of adult passport renewal applications
The Canadian Government will use automation to process adult passport renewals more efficiently. This technology does not replace...
Apr 25, 2024
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Liberal's immigration policies have achieved unintended results
John Ibbitson suggests that the Trudeau government's drive to attract international students puts pressure on the postsecondary education...
Apr 25, 2024
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Canadian employers increased temporary foreign worker recruitment despite high unemployment rates
In 2023, Canadian companies ramped up temporary foreign worker recruitment despite a surge in unemployment. The Temporary Foreign Worker...
Apr 25, 2024
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French usage decreases among Montreal businesses
Quebec Premier François Legault, concerned about the decline of French in the province, has proposed limiting economic immigration to...
Apr 25, 2024
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BC held new rounds of invitations under the BC PNP
On April 23, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program...
Apr 24, 2024
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Canada invited more Francophone candidates in a new Express Entry draw
On April 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency...
Apr 24, 2024
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Manitoba invited skilled workers and international graduates
On April 24, 2024, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #215, the MPNP...
Apr 24, 2024
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Quebec to accept 7,350 work permit applications every year
On April 24, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new update concerning the Quebec Selection Certificate...
Apr 24, 2024
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Alberta announced important processing measures for Ukrainian candidates
On April 23, 2024, Alberta announced that all temporary processing measures for Ukrainian newcomers under the Alberta Advantage...
Apr 24, 2024
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MIFI held a new Arrima draw
On April 23, 2024, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration (MIFI) published the results of the 62nd invitation round in Quebec’s online system...
Apr 24, 2024
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OINP held two draws under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
On April 23, 2024, the Government of Ontario held two draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the...
Apr 24, 2024
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