The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced a major milestone for the region’s immigration strategy, the restoration of its full 2025 nominee allocation under the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). The announcement was made by Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), who confirmed that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...
In a historic move, Saskatchewan has laid charges for the first time under the province’s immigration protection laws, marking a major step forward in protecting the rights of foreign workers and immigrants. On October 21, 2025, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that three employers, Kartik Kumar Prakash Kumar Patel, Rutvik Hasmukh bhai Patel, and Piyush...
Canada’s international travel landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation. According to Canada’s international travel data for August 2025, overseas visitor arrivals increased significantly while travel to and from the United States decreased sharply. For the first time since June 2006, more US residents visited Canada than Canadians traveled south. These trends reflect evolving tourism preferences,...
In a decisive move to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in immigration processes, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has released an updated list of individuals, employers, and representatives who have received administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violating the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The update, published on October 21, 2025, reaffirms Ontario’s proactive...
Canada is opening new doors for French-speaking international students with the expanded Francophone Student Pathway Canada. The program now offers 2,970 application spots for the upcoming intake period, which runs from August 26, 2025, to August 25, 2026. This expansion aims to strengthen Francophone minority communities outside Quebec, support Canada’s labor market needs, and provide...
Imagine you’re in a small Northern town, far from larger hospitals. The nearest specialist might be hours away. In this context, health care in the North needs to adapt. That’s exactly the case in the Northwest Territories, where health-system pressures, workforce gaps, addiction, and mental-health crises demand bold action. Canadian provinces and territories are stepping...
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification for immigration candidates, and it’s crucial for applicants to understand its implications. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program outlines a clear message: once you receive your nomination certificate, withdrawing it to reapply under another program is no longer an option. This update impacts individuals...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released an update revealing that over 2.2 million applications are currently in inventory. For individuals planning to move to Canada, this update provides insight into processing timelines for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications. Understanding these numbers can help applicants set realistic expectations and plan their immigration...
As processing times at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue to stretch, Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) has stepped in to support endorsees under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Many candidates awaiting their permanent residence approval now face the challenge of expiring work permits. To ease this burden, ImmigrationNB has begun issuing letters of support...
