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 border saw a major enforcement action this August. In coordinated work, the joint CBSA-RCMP investigations team made several arrests tied to human smuggling near Stanstead, Quebec. A cube truck carrying 44 people was intercepted on August 3, 2025. Days later, more arrests followed in the Valleyfield region. If you follow border and immigration news,...
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 are expanding, and Saskatchewan is at the center of this growth. According to Statistics Canada’s latest report for July 2025, the province recorded an impressive 22,200 new full-time jobs compared to the same time last year. With an unemployment rate of just 5.0% well below the national average of 6.9%, Saskatchewan is...
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...
Canadian immigration processing times are experiencing significant slowdowns as the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) manages an unprecedented volume of security screening requests. In 2024 alone, CSIS received over 538,000 requests almost double the pre-2023 annual average of around 300,000. This spike, partly due to an increase in asylum seekers, has created substantial backlogs. Many...
