In a rapidly changing world, where forced migration is rising due to conflict, climate change, and political instability, Canada is stepping into a more visible role. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency’s 2024 report, Canada is now the fourth-largest recipient of asylum claims globally, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s immigration landscape. This...
In April 2025, Canada witnessed a noticeable dip in international travel numbers. With a combined total of 4.5 million air and auto arrivals, the country saw a 15.2% drop compared to April 2024. It’s the third month in a row with falling year-over-year figures—a trend that’s raising questions about how global mobility and tourism might...
Canada immigration is once again in the spotlight — and this time, it’s New Brunswick making headlines. In a major development that promises to ease labour market pressures, the federal and provincial governments have agreed on a substantial increase in New Brunswick’s immigration allocation for 2025. The province has now been granted 4,250 permanent resident...
Starting July 2, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will shift from paper to digital with the rollout of the OINP Employer Portal. A major upgrade is designed to simplify and speed up immigration processing for both employers and applicants. This change is not just a technical update; it’s a significant step toward making...
Canada continues to open new doors for skilled foreign professionals, and the latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw held on June 12, 2025, is proof. This draw specifically focused on Skilled Worker Overseas candidates, and it has stirred a lot of interest among those keeping a close eye on Canadian immigration updates. Let’s dive...
Tensions over immigration in the U.S. are making headlines again, but the ripple effects are being felt far beyond American borders. Canada, often seen as a safer and more welcoming alternative, is quietly preparing for what might come next. As new U.S. travel bans target specific nations, experts predict a rise in irregular border crossings...
Refugees who’ve fled wars, crises, and persecution yet still hold skills the Canadian economy desperately needs may be facing yet another challenge: time. The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, a program meant to help displaced professionals secure work and permanent residence in Canada, is on the verge of expiring. And with silence from Ottawa, hope is...
If you’re an employer in Canada planning to hire foreign workers, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) timelines can either speed up or delay your hiring strategy. As of May 2025, Service Canada has updated its LMIA processing times, and the numbers reveal both fast lanes and serious bottlenecks. In this blog, we’ll break down the...
On June 12, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its most recent Express Entry CEC draw, issuing 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required in this round was 529, and only those who submitted their Express Entry profile before 6:06 p.m. UTC on September...
