Canada continues to strengthen its ties with young professionals from around the world. In May 2025 alone, over 8,000 candidates were invited to apply for work permits under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. This initiative offers foreign youth an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Canada without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
On May 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw, marking the first selection round under Canada’s new Immigration Minister. A total of 277 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of...
Good news for skilled workers aiming to settle in Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 405 invitations in the latest NLPNP and AIP draw. If you’re a foreign national with a valid job offer in the province, this could be your ticket to Canadian permanent residency. This update not only signals a growing demand for...
Canada continues to prove itself as a top destination for skilled immigration. In its latest draw, held on May 29, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 30 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. The draw, officially listed as Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #246,...
Canada has just opened the door wider for young people from Japan to experience life and work here. Starting April 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially updated the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, allowing Japanese youth to participate twice instead of just once. This change marks a strong step forward in...
Canada’s economic engine is changing—and fast. A new report by the Bank of Canada highlights a sharp transformation in the nation’s labour market, with an increasing share of jobs now being filled by low-wage migrant workers. As population growth accelerates and the native-born workforce shrinks, temporary migration has emerged as a major driver of both...
For years, Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) has served as a pathway for foreign business owners to temporarily operate in the country without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But recent changes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are reshaping this route. If you’re a business owner planning to come to Canada temporarily,...
Canada has long been known as a safe haven for people fleeing conflict, persecution, and oppression. But a decades-old treaty with the United States, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is now at the center of a legal challenge. Immigration and refugee advocates argue that recent developments in U.S. immigration policy may no longer meet...
British Columbia continues to focus on economic growth by drawing ambitious entrepreneurs from across the globe. On May 28, 2025, the province held a new British Columbia PNP Draw under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, issuing not more than 13 invitations to applicants under both the Base and Regional categories. This draw highlights B.C.’s active push...
