Canadians have long been known for their love of travel, from sunny winters in Florida to quick cross-border shopping trips. But the landscape of Canada-U.S. border travel has changed dramatically in 2025. New fingerprinting and registration requirements for long-term U.S. visitors are sparking widespread concern among Canadians. Combined with safety issues, political tensions, and a...
Saskatchewan’s job market demonstrates strong growth this year, with new figures revealing one of the most robust employment surges in Canada. According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, the province added 14,000 new jobs compared to the previous year, a 2.3% increase that ranks second among Canadian provinces. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dropped to...
The Express Entry Latest Draw #378 held on November 12, 2025, brings renewed optimism for thousands of skilled workers hoping to settle permanently in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 533. This draw, the 378th since...
Employers across Canada took notice this month after Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams, revealing that every major category now requires more time than before. These changes affect companies of all sizes, whether you rely on seasonal workers, tech talent, farm laborers, or permanent residence applicants. With the latest averages covering October 2025, it...
Public safety remains a core priority in Canada, especially when it comes to protecting communities from violence, organized crime, and fraud. In British Columbia, the Canada Border Services Agency has taken significant steps to reinforce safety by actively supporting a coordinated task force aimed at preventing extortion and criminal threats that were impacting local businesses....
If you work in Manitoba, Alberta, or Yukon and are waiting inside a Provincial Nominee Program expression-of-interest pool, the news that Canada extended the open work permit policy for provincial nominee program candidates brings some real breathing space. With the extension now lasting until December 31, 2025, many workers can keep earning and remain active...
The Express Entry Draw continues to play a central role in welcoming skilled workers to Canada. On November 10, 2025, Canada invited 714 candidates to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program. The latest Express Entry Draw #377 comes soon after the release of the Immigration Levels Plan 2026 to 2028 and reflects...
Canada’s international education policies are shifting again, and the newest update brings good news for thousands of master’s and doctoral applicants. Beginning January 1, 2026, public university students pursuing graduate studies will be exempt from the enrolment cap for graduate students, removing the need for provincial attestation letters and cutting down processing barriers. This exemption...
Alberta has released fresh results from several AAIP draws conducted during the final two weeks of October, and the update shows a major rise in provincial activity. Over 1,100 candidates were invited across multiple pathways as the province responded to labour shortages in construction, law enforcement, health care, and employer-driven sectors. These AAIP draws demonstrate...
