Canada issued 6,223 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program between April 25 and May 22, 2026. The latest IEC Canada work permit draws targeted thousands of young foreign workers seeking open work permits to live and work in Canada temporarily. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), more than...
Canada just became more popular. New data from Statistics Canada confirms that over 1.6 million non-resident travellers entered the country in March 2026. That is a 4.7 percent increase compared to the same month a year earlier, and it is a strong signal that global confidence in Canada as a destination remains high. This rise...
Canada has always been a country that opens its doors during difficult times in the world. And Manitoba is once again proving exactly that. The Manitoba government has announced a 500,000 dollar investment to expand English language training for Ukrainian newcomers who have sought refuge in the province after fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine. This...
Canada held its latest Express Entry draw #416 on May 25, 2026, issuing 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The latest draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 805, making it the highest PNP cut-off recorded in 2026 so far. This marks the second consecutive PNP-only draw...
If you have been following provincial nominee program updates closely, here is something exciting from the east coast. Prince Edward Island held its fifth PNP draw of the year on May 21, 2026. In this round, the province issued 114 Invitations to Apply, or ITAs, to skilled workers who are already making a difference in...
Canada secured the 19th position in the Best Countries Ranking 2026 released by US News & World Report, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for immigrants, international students, and skilled workers. The global ranking evaluated 100 countries using data-driven indicators related to governance, quality of life, economic opportunity, cultural influence,...
New Statistics Canada data shows that Canada household size trends are changing significantly as more Canadians live alone or in smaller family units. Updated population and income figures reveal a noticeable decline in larger households with three or more people, while single-person households and two-person families continue increasing across most provinces. The demographic shift is...
Canada has long been known as a country that opens its doors to those in need. But behind the scenes, its refugee system has been grappling with a serious strain. Now, for the first time in two years, there is encouraging news. Monthly refugee protection claims have dropped sharply, and the massive backlog that had...
Internal government records have revealed serious fraud, security failures, and technical vulnerabilities at several Canadian visa application centres (VACs) overseas. The centres are operated by federal contractor VFS Global. The findings obtained by CBC News through an Access to Information request raise pressing questions about oversight, applicant safety, and the value of hundreds of millions...
