British Columbia continued its selective approach to business immigration with the BC PNP Entrepreneur draw held on December 16, 2025, where the province issued 17 invitations under the Entrepreneur Base Category and up to 5 invitations through the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot. The minimum score was 115 points for the base stream and 107 points...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has conducted Express Entry draw #388, making it the sixth Express Entry draw of December 2025. In this round, IRCC has issued 6,000 ITAs to candidates with French-language proficiency. The draw recorded a Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score of 399, marking one of the lowest CRS thresholds seen in 2025...
Prince Edward Island concluded its immigration program for the year with the final PEI PNP draw of 2025, held on December 15, 2025. In this round, the province issued 166 invitations to apply under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program, focusing on candidates working in occupations aligned with the province’s economic priorities. This was...
British Columbia has received a significant immigration boost after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada approved 960 additional provincial nominations, increasing the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) allocation to 6,214 for 2025. The increase arrives at a critical moment as the province works to address labour shortages, retain international graduates, and stabilize priority sectors...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted Express Entry draw 387 on December 17, 2025, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw stands out as the most accessible CEC round of the year, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515, the lowest cut-off...
Express Entry draw #386, conducted on December 15, 2025, saw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issue 399 Invitations to Apply to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program. This PNP-targeted round required a minimum CRS score of 731, which was 2 points higher than the previous PNP draw held earlier in December. The tie-breaking rule...
Canada continues to welcome newcomers who bring energy, talent, and new ideas to our growing communities. As population growth rises, many people are asking how this affects the housing market. A new analysis provides a clear and thoughtful look at the role of non-permanent residents in Canada’s housing patterns and what it means for the...
Canada continues to welcome people who seek safety, fairness, and new beginnings. Every year, thousands rely on the Immigration and Refugee Board to make life-changing decisions. These decisions shape families, guide futures, and reflect how Canada responds to global movement. The latest IRB recent trends offer a clear look at how much activity is happening...
Canada continues to be a global leader in refugee protection. As our world sees rising displacement, the strength of Canada’s humanitarian system matters more than ever. This week, a major development has brought renewed hope to refugee-serving communities across the country. The Canadian Council for Refugees has elected Asma Faizi as its new President. Her...
