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Prince Edward Island PNP Draw Invites 160 Skilled Candidates in Latest Round
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Prince Edward Island PNP Draw Invites 160 Skilled Candidates in Latest Round

Prince Edward Island (PEI) continues its proactive immigration strategy with another Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, inviting 160 candidates under its Labour Impact and Express Entry streams on October 17, 2025. The latest draw did not include any invitations under the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category, as the province maintains its focus on filling key...

Immigration New Brunswick Extends Help for Atlantic Immigration Program Endorsees
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Immigration New Brunswick Extends Help for Atlantic Immigration Program Endorsees

As processing times at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue to stretch, Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) has stepped in to support endorsees under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Many candidates awaiting their permanent residence approval now face the challenge of expiring work permits. To ease this burden, ImmigrationNB has begun issuing letters of support...

IRCC Clarifies Study Permit Guidelines for Quebec-Bound International Students
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IRCC Clarifies Study Permit Guidelines for Quebec-Bound International Students

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released an important clarification to its study permit guidelines for Quebec-bound international students, ensuring smoother processing for those pursuing education in the province. The revision corrects the eligibility date for reusing Quebec Acceptance Certificates (CAQs), a crucial document for international students studying in Quebec helping applicants avoid confusion...

New Brunswick Signs Landmark Agreement with Indonesia to Recruit Skilled Health-Care Professionals
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New Brunswick Signs Landmark Agreement with Indonesia to Recruit Skilled Health-Care Professionals

In a major move to address health-care staffing shortages, the Government of New Brunswick has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indonesia to recruit trained nurses and personal support workers. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first formal health-care recruitment agreement between Indonesia and a Canadian province paving the way for skilled international professionals...

IRCC Updated Immigration Medical Examination Guidelines: What Applicants Need to Know
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IRCC Updated Immigration Medical Examination Guidelines: What Applicants Need to Know

On October 16, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the updated immigration medical examination guidelines, reshaping how applicants are assessed for admissibility on health grounds. These changes are crucial for anyone applying for permanent residency, work permits, or study visas. Understanding what’s new can help applicants prepare confidently and avoid unnecessary delays in...

Alberta Boosts Diversity
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Alberta Boosts Diversity and Inclusion Through $13.5 Million Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grants

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...

Manitoba’s Labour Market Shows Resilience with 3,900 New Jobs Created in September 2025
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Manitoba’s Labour Market Shows Resilience with 3,900 New Jobs Created in September 2025

The Manitoba’s labour market shows resilience with 3,900 new jobs created in September 2025, reinforcing the province’s economic strength amid a shifting national outlook. Manitoba stood out as one of only three provinces to record job growth, signaling continued business confidence and workforce recovery. With full-time positions up by more than eleven thousand and wages...

IEC 2025 Season Closing
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IEC 2025 Season Closing – Final Invitations Set for the Week of October 20

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...

Youth Unemployment
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Canada Faces Rising Youth Unemployment, Calls Grow for Job Training Reforms and Labour Market Alignment

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...