The Atlantic Immigration Program New Brunswick continues to play a major role in supporting regional workforce needs in Atlantic Canada. Recent updates from Immigration New Brunswick reflect a strategic move to better manage applications, align immigration with economic priorities, and improve long-term labour stability. As Canada strengthens its regional immigration pathways, the Atlantic Immigration Program...
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Alberta Emerges as a Top Destination for Newcomers Amid Record Housing Growth and Falling Rents
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...
AAIP Issues 111 Nominations in Early 2026 as Alberta Advances Skilled Immigration Strategy
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...
Quebec PSTQ Invitations 2026 Begin with Special Arrima Selections Outside Main Streams
Quebec has opened 2026 with a move that has caught the attention of immigration candidates across Canada. On January 8, the province issued its first invitations of the year through Arrima, but not through the usual PSTQ streams. Instead, these invitations were granted under special provisions of Quebec’s immigration regulations. This early activity sends a...
Canada International Student Cap for 2026 Set at 408,000 with New Graduate-Level Exemptions
Canada’s international education sector is entering another major shift as the Canada international student cap for 2026 is officially set at 408,000 study permits. With the federal government gradually reducing temporary resident levels and rebalancing the system, this latest update introduces a new exemption for master’s and doctoral students, one that could significantly reshape enrollment...
Shadow Minister Demands Fair Sentencing for Non-Citizens in Controversial Drug Case
The Conservative Shadow Minister calls for equal sentencing standards following a controversial drug trafficking case, bringing national attention to fairness in Canada’s judicial system. Michelle Rempel Garner, Shadow Minister for Immigration, criticized the reduced sentence given to Jamaican national Roosevelt Rush, who received twelve months instead of twenty-four for drug trafficking due to his immigration...
Manitoba’s Labour Market Shows Resilience with 3,900 New Jobs Created in September 2025
The Manitoba’s labour market shows resilience with 3,900 new jobs created in September 2025, reinforcing the province’s economic strength amid a shifting national outlook. Manitoba stood out as one of only three provinces to record job growth, signaling continued business confidence and workforce recovery. With full-time positions up by more than eleven thousand and wages...
Olympic Hopeful Tamarri Lindo Secures Permanent Residency in Canada
Canada’s immigration system made headlines this week as Olympic hopeful Tamarri Lindo secured permanent residency after his family faced a looming deportation to Jamaica. The 21-year-old York University student and rising track star can now pursue his dream of representing Canada on the international stage without the uncertainty of losing his legal status. From Deportation...
Mandatory Civilian Service in Canada – What New Polling Means for Youth, Community, and Policy
New national polling suggests yes—especially when the work helps on the front lines of public health, disaster response, youth services, or climate projects. Interest in military enlistment is rising, but the strongest signal from young adults is clear: they’re ready to serve in civilian roles if the work is meaningful and well run. Below, we...








