Canada’s population dynamics in 2025 are reflecting a more complex and globally connected reality. According to the latest data released by Statistics Canada, the country welcomed 102,867 immigrants in the third quarter of 2025, maintaining steady intake levels despite economic pressures and international uncertainty. At the same time, emigration rose sharply, with 41,203 residents leaving...
The Express Entry draw #389 held on January 5, 2026, marked the first selection round of the new year, with 574 Invitations to Apply issued to Provincial Nominee Program candidates. Conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, this Express Entry PNP draw recorded a CRS cut-off score of 711, which was 20 points lower than...
Canada closed 2025 with a clear message. Border security and immigration control are being handled with greater precision, stronger coordination, and modern tools. The Canada Border Security 2025 review, released at the end of the year, highlights how public safety, immigration integrity, and trade protection worked together to deliver measurable results. For immigrants, employers, and...
Ontario is preparing to launch one of the most impactful workforce reforms Canada has seen in years. Starting January 1, 2026, the province will bring into force new Ontario labour mobility regulations designed to remove interprovincial barriers and help skilled Canadians start working faster. For professionals across Canada, this is more than a policy update....
The Canada immigration cuts restaurant industry impact is becoming increasingly visible as operators across the country warn of worsening staff shortages. With the federal government reducing temporary resident admissions by 43 percent for 2026, restaurant owners say the sector faces an added strain on top of an already fragile recovery. Industry leaders caution that these...
Manitoba closed out the year with a strong hiring-focused selection round, as the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draw December 2025 issued 421 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. Conducted on December 31, 2025, this final draw of the year highlighted the province’s continued emphasis on candidates already contributing to...
Canada has recorded a notable shift in migration patterns, with a 33% decline in asylum claims between January and October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, this reduction reflects a series of targeted policy changes aimed at tightening border screening while maintaining protection for individuals fleeing...
Quebec has announced a major policy shift affecting long-term temporary foreign workers. Under new rules released by the Gouvernement du Québec, workers applying for a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) after completing three years of employment in the province will need to demonstrate Level 4 spoken French proficiency. The requirement will apply to applications submitted on...
Canada’s housing market is stepping into 2026 with a new rhythm. After years of sharp swings driven by interest rates, rapid population growth, and global economic pressure, the landscape is beginning to settle. Yet this stability is not uniform. Some regions are holding firm. Others are adjusting. The Canada housing outlook 2026 reflects a market...
