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Immigration Protection Laws
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Saskatchewan Lays First-Ever Charges Under Immigration Protection Laws to Safeguard Foreign Workers

In a historic move, Saskatchewan has laid charges for the first time under the province’s immigration protection laws, marking a major step forward in protecting the rights of foreign workers and immigrants. On October 21, 2025, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that three employers, Kartik Kumar Prakash Kumar Patel, Rutvik Hasmukh bhai Patel, and Piyush...

Manitoba PNP Draw #256
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Manitoba PNP Draw #256 Issues 29 Invitations Under Skilled Worker Stream

The Manitoba PNP Draw #256 held on October 23, 2025, issued a total of 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. This draw demonstrates Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce through strategic recruitment initiatives, focusing on candidates who are already contributing to the province’s economy or have...

Canada International Travel Trends
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Shifting Canada International Travel Trends: More Overseas Visitors, Fewer US Trips

Canada’s international travel landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. According to Canada’s international travel data for August 2025, overseas visitor arrivals increased significantly while travel to and from the United States decreased sharply. For the first time since June 2006, more US residents visited Canada than Canadians traveled south. These trends reflect evolving tourism preferences,...

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Draws
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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Draws Update- 199 Candidates Invited

Alberta continues to actively attract skilled workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In recent October 2025 draws, the province invited a total of 199 candidates across various pathways, including Express Entry and non-Express Entry streams. These draws emphasize Alberta’s commitment to filling critical labor gaps in healthcare, agriculture, aviation, and technology sectors. Detailed...

Ontario Strengthens Integrity of Immigration System
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Ontario Strengthens Integrity of Immigration System, Publishes List of Contraventions Under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015

In a decisive move to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in immigration processes, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released an updated list of individuals, employers, and representatives who have received administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violating the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The update, published on October 21, 2025, reaffirms Ontario’s proactive...

Express Entry Applicants Without Medical Exams
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IRCC Ends Facilitation Period for Express Entry Applicants Without Medical Exams

As of October 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially ended the facilitation period that allowed Express Entry applicants to submit their permanent residence (PR) applications without an upfront Immigration Medical Examination (IME). Under the new completeness check standards, any Express Entry application missing a valid IME will now be returned or...

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Latest Draws
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Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Latest Draws Invites 100 Candidates, Continues Strong Immigration Momentum

Newfoundland and Labrador immigration program continues to make impressive progress in 2025. On October 22, 2025, the province conducted fresh rounds of selection through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, inviting a total of 100 skilled candidates to apply for permanent residency. Out of these invitations, 55 were issued under the Newfoundland and Labrador...

Francophone Student Pathway Canada
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Expanded Francophone Student Pathway Canada: 2,970 Spots for French-Speaking International Students

Canada is opening new doors for French-speaking international students with the expanded Francophone Student Pathway Canada. The program now offers 2,970 application spots for the upcoming intake period, which runs from August 26, 2025, to August 25, 2026. This expansion aims to strengthen Francophone minority communities outside Quebec, support Canada’s labor market needs, and provide...

Canada Strengthens Northern Health
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Canada Strengthens Northern Health Ties by Making Key Developments in the Northwest Territories

Imagine you’re in a small Northern town, far from larger hospitals. The nearest specialist might be hours away. In this context, health care in the North needs to adapt. That’s exactly the case in the Northwest Territories, where health-system pressures, workforce gaps, addiction, and mental-health crises demand bold action. Canadian provinces and territories are stepping...