Canada immigration progress through November 2025 reflects a system that continues to operate at scale while supporting economic growth, workforce needs, and long term settlement goals. New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirms that hundreds of thousands of permanent and temporary residence applications were finalized during the first eleven months of the year....
Alberta is rapidly strengthening its appeal to newcomers, supported by record-breaking housing construction and a notable decline in rental costs. In 2025, the province recorded more than 53,000 housing starts, a 14% increase over the previous year and the highest total in provincial history. For newcomers considering settlement options, certified Canadian immigration consultants highlight Alberta...
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) recorded a significant slowdown in November 2025, with only 2,615 new work permits issued, marking the lowest monthly intake since early 2024. This decline reflects the federal government’s broader effort to rebalance temporary migration amid housing pressures and labour market recalibration. According to analysis by certified Canadian immigration consultants...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued 111 nominations so far from its 2026 provincial allocation of 6,403 spaces, signaling an early but strategic start to Alberta’s immigration planning for the year. With 6,292 nomination spaces still available and 1,386 applications currently under review, Alberta continues to position itself as a key destination for...
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has officially closed its 2025 intake after receiving enough applications to meet its full federal allocation of 300 nominations. Territorial officials confirmed that the cap set by the Government of Canada has now been reached, prompting the program to stop accepting new applications for the remainder of the year....
Canada has once again reinforced its commitment to strengthening Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. On January 19, 2026, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed that Canada exceeded its 2025 Francophone immigration target, welcoming French-speaking permanent residents at a rate of 8.9%, surpassing the federal goal of 8.5%. This marks the fourth consecutive year Canada has...
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has officially opened its 2026 Expression of Interest intake, offering employers a new opportunity to sponsor foreign workers for permanent residence. The intake opened on January 19, 2026, and will close on January 30, 2026, at 4:30 pm Yukon Standard Time. For 2026, Yukon has received an allocation of 282...
Applying for permanent residence in Canada is a life-changing step, and the assessment of an application for permanent residence plays a critical role in determining the final outcome. While many applicants focus on eligibility criteria, fewer understand what actually happens once an application reaches the review stage. This process is detailed, structured, and designed to...
Canada has taken another meaningful step to support Ukrainians affected by the ongoing conflict by expanding access to temporary residence options. Under newly announced measures, applicants under the Ukrainian family reunification pathway Canada will now have greater flexibility to remain in the country while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence applications. This update reflects...
