British Columbia has taken another strong step in selecting skilled professionals who support its long-term economic growth. On December 10, 2025, the province conducted a new British Columbia PNP draw, inviting 410 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. For many applicants exploring pathways to Canada, British Columbia offers a clear combination of career potential, vibrant...
Canada continues to move forward with strong border measures that protect people, support the economy and build confidence in travel and trade. As the year comes to a close, the CBSA border plan is showing real progress across safety, enforcement, immigration integrity and efficient movement of goods. Canadians depend on a secure border. A border...
The Quebec Arrima draw on December 4 2025, delivered a major selection: Quebec invited a total of 1,870 candidates, 605 in Stream 1 (Highly qualified and specialized skills), 604 in Stream 2 (Intermediate and manual skills), 649 in Stream 3 (Regulated professions), and 12 in Stream 4 (Exceptional talent). This round, held December 4 and...
Canada has released another important update through its Express Entry system, and the Express Entry latest draw #385 has already captured the attention of thousands of hopeful applicants. On December 11, 2025, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates under the Healthcare and social services occupations category. With a CRS score of 476, this latest round brings new...
The Federal Government has introduced major updates to support healthcare recruitment, including new IRCC immigration measures for international doctors. These changes create a smoother path to permanent residence for physicians already providing care in communities across Canada. With pressure on the healthcare system and shortages in many provinces, the government aims to simplify hiring processes...
Tim Hortons and its parent company spent over 18 months urging Ottawa to allow a higher temporary foreign worker cap for some of its locations. As labour shortages hit the food service sector, the company argued that many restaurants could not find enough staff locally to keep operations stable. Their efforts included letters, meetings with...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the results of Express Entry draw #384, inviting 6,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence. This marks the largest CEC-focused invitation round since July 2024 and offers renewed hope for applicants who have been waiting through several months of steady CRS cut-offs. To...
Canada’s move to virtual citizenship ceremonies during the pandemic helped reduce backlogs and allowed many newcomers to become citizens from their homes. Now, some political voices are pushing for a return to fully in-person events, saying that the current online format does not reflect the full meaning of the citizenship oath. This debate is shaping...
Growing concern surrounds the safe third country agreement as the United States stops most asylum processing. Lawyers and refugee advocates say the agreement only works when both countries provide fair access to protection, and many now doubt whether that standard is still being met. These developments have sparked a new debate in Canada about its...
