Starting August 21, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce a major change to the Express Entry permanent residence process. Applicants will now be required to complete their immigration medical exam before submitting their applications. This adjustment is designed to shorten processing times and avoid delays caused by waiting for medical exam requests...
Canada’s immigration system runs on numbers. Application volumes, processing times, permit counts, nomination allocations these metrics help students plan studies, families plan moves, and employers plan hires. Since May, however, public dashboards have not been refreshed beyond March. Critics say the government withholds immigration data at a time when policy shifts are reshaping programs and...
Alberta has released the first Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) results for August 2025, inviting a total of 683 candidates across three streams. On August 7, 63 Express Entry candidates were selected under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway with a cut-off score of 56. On August 11, 39 candidates were invited under the non-Express Entry...
Newfoundland and Labrador continue to make headlines in Canadian immigration with two new rounds of invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). On July 29, 2025, the province issued 150 invitations – 100 through the NLPNP and 50 under the AIP. Just two weeks later, on August 13,...
A recent policy decision has reignited debate on Canadian immigration. The federal government has postponed its proposed permanent residency pathway for low-wage workers, citing economic concerns. This delay directly impacts thousands who are already contributing to Canada’s economy, many of whom are undocumented and working in essential sectors like construction, hospitality, and caregiving. Fresh data...
Canada’s immigration system is at a crossroads, and nowhere is this more evident than in Quebec. The Canadian immigration conversation has taken a sharp turn after the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) urged the province to welcome at least 106,000 new immigrants annually. This comes in response to a looming labour crisis...
Big news for skilled workers eyeing permanent residence. Ottawa is consulting on Canada proposes three new occupational categories for Express Entry in 2026. If adopted, senior managers, scientists/researchers, and select military personnel could see dedicated draws next year. Lower cut-offs, faster selection, and clearer pathways may follow. Here’s what’s on the table—and how to prepare...
Canadian immigration opportunities have seen a major boost with the latest International Experience Canada (IEC) draws. From July 1 to August 10, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 10,357 young foreign nationals to apply for an IEC open work permit. With over 33,000 candidates still in the pool, these draws present a promising...
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in North Okanagan-Shuswap is meant to connect local employers with skilled immigrants, fostering economic growth and community development. But recent reports reveal troubling incidents where the program’s integrity is being compromised. Allegations suggest some employers may be offering RCIP-endorsed job positions in exchange for money, gifts, or services, and...
