Canada’s immigration target of reducing the temporary resident population to 5% by 2026 is falling behind, despite new federal policies. With nearly three million temporary residents in the country as of mid-2025, experts now believe the target might not be met until 2029 or later. The Current Landscape: More Temporary Residents, Slower Decline In 2024,...
Canada is known for relying on immigration to support its growing economy and aging population. But recent data shows that things are changing. According to Statistics Canada, the first quarter of 2025 recorded the slowest population growth since the pandemic-era Q3 2020. This has left many wondering: Is Canada’s immigration system shifting gears? Here, we’ll...
Canada immigration 2025 is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the country’s housing market. Newcomers are not only fueling the economy but also transforming where and how Canadians live, and the effects are being felt in cities big and small across the country. In recent years, the Canadian housing market has witnessed notable changes in...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its annual update to the minimum proof of funds required for express entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) programs. These changes, effective from July 7, 2025, directly impact Express Entry 2025 candidates who must now meet revised financial thresholds to...
Canada’s immigration system is facing a growing identity crisis. On one hand, the government says it wants to attract top global talent. On the other, it’s cutting immigration targets just when Canada needs skilled professionals the most. Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, believes this contradiction could prove costly. With the federal...
In response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Canada has relaxed the rules around PRRA eligibility for DRC nationals. The move allows individuals who previously received a negative asylum decision to reapply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) without waiting the standard 12-month period. This change, announced by...
When we think of Canadian immigration, multiculturalism often comes to mind. But Quebec has charted a different course. With its own set of values and policies, the province has built a distinctive model of immigration that sets it apart from the rest of Canada. At the core of this approach is a principle Quebec holds...
On July 8, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its latest draw, inviting 16 candidates through the Entrepreneur Immigration stream. This round targeted both the Base and Regional categories, with minimum scores of 121 and 115, respectively. The Entrepreneur Immigration stream under BC PNP is designed for business-minded individuals looking to...
On June 24, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fourth immigration draw of the year, issuing 320 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This round included 257 invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 63 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). These numbers reflect a growing effort to...
