The Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge is a proposed federal measure that would extend open work permits for roughly 2,700 Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates until December 31, 2027. The plan follows a 2024 policy that is set to run out before many nominees receive their provincial nomination. It still needs formal acceptance from the Manitoba government before...
Nova Scotia is putting nearly $890,000 into seven rural economic development projects, including an initiative that connects employers with skilled international post-secondary graduates. The funding comes from two provincial programs designed to strengthen local economies through innovation, tourism, and workforce development, and it signals growing opportunities for newcomers looking to settle outside Halifax. What is The Community Economic...
Prince Edward Island’s real GDP grew 2.8 percent in 2025, the second fastest rate among Canadian provinces, according to the province’s 2025 Annual Statistical Review. PEI has outperformed the national growth rate in 10 of the last 11 years, with strong gains in employment, exports, housing starts, and business investment, making it an increasingly attractive...
A recent study permit refusal Canada decision from the Federal Court offers an important reminder that immigration officers must follow the principles of procedural fairness when assessing applications. In Akaya v. Canada (MCI), 2026 FC 546, the Court found that an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer acted unfairly by refusing a study permit...
A new international student fraud Canada investigation highlights the growing risks faced by prospective students who rely on unauthorized agents or individuals when planning to study abroad. On July 7, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it had laid twelve criminal charges following an investigation into an alleged immigration fraud scheme that...
IRCC Gaza special measures have been updated with new operational guidance that aims to ensure eligible temporary residents arriving from Gaza receive settlement services consistently after entering Canada. The update, published on July 7, 2026, does not introduce new immigration programs or expand eligibility. Instead, it provides clearer instructions for immigration officers responsible for processing...
Canada’s July 9, 2026 Express Entry draw #425 invited 5,000 candidates through a French language proficiency draw, with a Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off of 420. This was Invitation Round 425, the seventh French draw of the year, and it produced the highest cut-off recorded in any French round since February. Candidates who received an ITA...
Canada is funding a global research project led by the Information and Communications Technology Council to map bilingual tech talent pools worldwide and attract those professionals to Canada. The project received $160,000 over two years through the Francophone Immigration Support Program, and aims to help Canadian employers recruit skilled bilingual workers more efficiently while supporting...
Saskatchewan opened targeted SINP intake windows for capped employment sectors on July 6 and 7, 2026. All 125 available Employer Position Approval spaces for trucking, retail trade, and accommodations filled almost immediately. The Food Services window opened July 7 at 12:30 PM Saskatchewan time, and the next scheduled intakes are September 14 and November 2,...
