Alberta has reopened its Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grants, reaffirming the province’s vision of building a society rooted in inclusion, equality, and respect. With a $13.5-million investment over three years, the program supports community-led initiatives that promote diversity, celebrate culture, and fight racism at every level. According to Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Multiculturalism, the goal...
The clock is ticking for those dreaming of living, working, and exploring Canada through the International Experience Canada (IEC) 2025 program. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially confirmed that the final round of invitations for this season will take place during the week of October 20, 2025. If you haven’t yet received an...
Canada is facing a growing youth unemployment crisis, as the latest data from Statistics Canada reveals the jobless rate for young people aged 15 to 24 has climbed to 14.7% in September 2025, the highest in over 15 years, excluding the pandemic period. This surge in youth unemployment has sparked a heated political debate between...
The Manitoba government has taken another major step toward strengthening its health-care system by inviting 328 health-care professionals through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw, announced by Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, aims to retain skilled workers already contributing to Manitoba’s health-care...
On October 15, 2025, New Brunswick announced the results of its latest New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) draws held between October 6 and October 9, 2025. The province conducted two separate draws, one under the NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Stream (all sectors) and another under the NB Skilled Worker –...
After two months of decline, Canada’s job market made a strong comeback in September 2025, adding 60,000 new jobs and raising the employment rate to 60.6%, according to Statistics Canada. This increase was driven by gains in manufacturing, health care, and agriculture, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s labour market. Despite this boost, the unemployment...
On October 9, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released new data showing the latest Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across multiple streams. According to ESDC, processing times have either improved or remained steady for most categories except for the Permanent Residence Stream and High-Wage Stream, which saw a slight increase. This...
The latest Express Entry draw, #373, was held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), inviting 2,500 candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category. To qualify in this round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 and must have created their Express Entry profile before May 12, 2025, at 11:17...
Between September 6 and October 10, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted multiple International Experience Canada (IEC) draws, inviting 4,965 young foreign nationals to apply for open work permits. This update highlights Canada’s ongoing effort to attract youth professionals from around the world through the IEC program, a key pathway offering international exposure...
