Canada has just opened the door wider for young people from Japan to experience life and work here. Starting April 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially updated the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, allowing Japanese youth to participate twice instead of just once. This change marks a strong step forward in...
Canada’s economic engine is changing—and fast. A new report by the Bank of Canada highlights a sharp transformation in the nation’s labour market, with an increasing share of jobs now being filled by low-wage migrant workers. As population growth accelerates and the native-born workforce shrinks, temporary migration has emerged as a major driver of both...
For years, Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) has served as a pathway for foreign business owners to temporarily operate in the country without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But recent changes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are reshaping this route. If you’re a business owner planning to come to Canada temporarily,...
Canada has long been known as a safe haven for people fleeing conflict, persecution, and oppression. But a decades-old treaty with the United States, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is now at the center of a legal challenge. Immigration and refugee advocates argue that recent developments in U.S. immigration policy may no longer meet...
British Columbia continues to focus on economic growth by drawing ambitious entrepreneurs from across the globe. On May 28, 2025, the province held a new British Columbia PNP Draw under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, issuing not more than 13 invitations to applicants under both the Base and Regional categories. This draw highlights B.C.’s active push...
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) government is moving forward with the second phase of its Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, aimed at strengthening protections for temporary foreign workers. The province is now inviting public feedback on two new elements: the employer registry and a new set of administrative penalty regulations. These measures are designed to...
For many temporary residents in Canada, the uncertainty around permanent residency options has pushed some to seek shortcuts. Among the most talked-about is the use of “dummy work permits.” These are applications sent to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with little or no chance of approval—filed only to extend someone’s stay in Canada under...
Canada has long been a top destination for international students. Its universities are world-renowned, and its welcoming immigration pathways have made studying in Canada an attractive first step toward building a future here. But recent changes to federal immigration policy are sending shockwaves through the country’s post-secondary institutions. The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)...
Canada’s immigration system is once again at the center of national discussion. On May 23, 2025, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani launched a petition demanding an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with the exception of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. The move has sparked mixed reactions across the country. While supporters believe this...
