Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted Expression of Interest Draw #264 on February 12, 2026, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply under its Skilled Worker streams. Unlike broad invitation rounds, this draw was tightly focused on strategic recruitment initiatives, underscoring Manitoba’s continued preference for targeted, employer-linked immigration selection. Breakdown of the February 12 MPNP...
Canada continues to strengthen its provincial immigration pathways, and the latest New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream draw highlights fresh opportunities for 196 healthcare professionals planning their future in Canada. Provincial immigration programs remain a vital part of Canada’s immigration strategy, helping address workforce needs while supporting regional economic development. New Brunswick uses an Expression of...
Canada continues refining its immigration programs to make them more efficient and practical for temporary residents. The recent update on In Canada work permit printing for subsequent International Experience Canada participants introduces a helpful solution for IEC participants already working in Canada. This new process removes the need for unnecessary travel outside the country while...
Canada continues expanding regional immigration pathways, and the Thunder Bay Rural Community Immigration Pilot has entered its second year with strong momentum. This employer-led initiative supports workforce stability while creating clear permanent residence opportunities for skilled professionals. Thunder Bay remains a vital economic hub in Northwestern Ontario. Employers across sectors require reliable talent to sustain...
Canada has issued 14,982 Invitations to Apply under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program between January 24 and February 6, 2026, demonstrating continued demand for youth mobility pathways. As of early February, 31,632 candidates remained in the IEC pools, awaiting potential invitations across various partner countries. Broad Global Participation Recent invitation rounds included candidates from...
Alberta continues to outperform other provinces in employment expansion, adding 41,800 new full-time jobs in the latest reporting period. Over the past year, provincial employment increased 3.4%, significantly higher than the 0.6% national growth rate, demonstrating the province’s resilience and economic diversification success. Investment, Industry Growth, and Workforce Demand Provincial economic strategies focused on attracting...
Canada’s Federal Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke the citizenship of Jorge Vinicio Sosa Orantes, confirming that immigration misrepresentation can have consequences even decades after citizenship is granted. The ruling found that the applicant deliberately concealed involvement in a 1982 massacre during Guatemala’s civil conflict when applying for permanent residence and later citizenship....
British Columbia continues to attract a high volume of skilled immigration candidates, as the BC PNP Skills Immigration registration pool reached 10,988 candidates in February 2026. The growing pool size highlights the province’s continued appeal among international professionals seeking long-term employment opportunities and permanent residence pathways in Canada. With labour shortages persisting in key sectors...
The latest Canada employment trends 2026 highlight subtle shifts in the labour market that reflect economic adjustment rather than decline. Employment edged down slightly by 25000 positions in January, while the employment rate moved to 60.8 percent. Despite this modest decrease, Canada continues to demonstrate resilience with stable wage growth, expanding sectors, and consistent workforce...
