Canada is addressing long-term immigrant retention through an approach that goes beyond employment and settlement paperwork. A national initiative centered on cultural access and community connection is helping newcomers build meaningful ties to their new home, improving the likelihood that they stay in Canada long-term. The Canoo app offers newcomers free access to more than...
As Canada prepares for its next national census in May 2026, Statistics Canada has announced plans to hire approximately 32,000 workers across the country. This large-scale recruitment initiative offers temporary employment opportunities for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals holding valid work permits. Census jobs play a vital role in collecting the data that shapes...
British Columbia’s provincial immigration system continues to attract strong interest from skilled workers. As of January 6, 2026, the British C PNP Skills Immigration registration pool recorded 11,210 active registrations, according to the province’s latest update. While no Invitations to Apply were issued in this update, the size and score distribution of the pool provide...
Canada’s tourism industry delivered a steady performance in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating resilience during a period marked by economic uncertainty and cross-border trade tensions. Newly released national tourism indicators show that tourism-related economic activity grew at a faster pace than the overall Canadian economy, highlighting the sector’s growing stability. According to Statistics Canada,...
The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program has provided rare advance clarity for applicants. On January 7, 2026, the PEI Office of Immigration officially published a schedule outlining 12 anticipated invitation rounds for 2026 under its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. While the province has not confirmed the number of Invitations to Apply for each...
Canada’s population dynamics in 2025 are reflecting a more complex and globally connected reality. According to the latest data released by Statistics Canada, the country welcomed 102,867 immigrants in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining steady intake levels despite economic pressures and international uncertainty. At the same time, emigration rose sharply, with 41,203 residents leaving...
Canada’s immigration landscape is entering a new phase, and the latest data from Statistics Canada confirms that change is already underway. By the fourth quarter of 2025, the number of study permit holders declined sharply to approximately 477,000, marking a significant drop from earlier in the year. This shift is not isolated. It reflects broader...
The Express Entry CEC Draw #390 held on January 7, 2026, marks a major milestone in Canada’s immigration system. In this Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 8,000 Invitations to Apply, making it the second-largest CEC draw in Express Entry history. The CRS cut-off score was 511, one of the...
The Express Entry draw #389 held on January 5, 2026, marked the first selection round of the new year, with 574 Invitations to Apply issued to Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, this Express Entry PNP draw recorded a CRS cut-off score of 711, which was 20 points lower than...
