Canada has taken a significant step toward enhancing student employment prospects by adding 40,000 new opportunities under the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). This expansion, backed by $207.6 million in Budget 2024, aims to provide post-secondary students with hands-on work experience to help them transition into the workforce. The program is designed to ensure that...
For thousands of home support and child-care workers across Canada, the federal Home Care Worker Pilot was supposed to offer a life-changing opportunity — permanent residency. But just hours after the application portal opened on Monday, that dream vanished. With more than 45,000 applicants scrambling for just 2,750 spots, the system buckled under pressure. Technical...
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has introduced a critical update for 2025 that affects several key industries. Effective immediately, Job Approval Forms (JAFs) in the Accommodations and Food Service, Retail Trade, and Trucking sectors will no longer be processed, as the province has already reached its 25% cap for these occupations. This change puts...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has introduced important updates that could impact prospective immigrants. Effective April 1, 2025, the program now accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test for all immigration streams. This change provides applicants with greater flexibility in meeting language proficiency requirements. Additionally, the AAIP has revised its worker stream...
Starting April 1, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has implemented the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, bringing new licensing requirements for recruiters assisting foreign workers. This change aims to safeguard workers from exploitation while ensuring ethical recruitment practices. Recruiters looking to operate in PEI must now obtain a recruiter license through the official online portal....
Saskatchewan has introduced significant changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (SINP), impacting foreign nationals seeking permanent residency. These updates include stricter eligibility criteria, nomination caps for specific industries, and the reopening of Job Approval Form (JAF) intake. The adjustments reflect the province’s focus on retaining workers in critical sectors while tightening recruitment from overseas. Resumption...
The recent surge in American citizens applying for Canadian citizenship has caught the attention of immigration experts. A growing number of individuals with Canadian ancestry are looking north for a fresh start, citing political instability and civil rights concerns in the United States. The shift has been particularly pronounced since Donald Trump’s return to the...
In 2024, Canada witnessed a sharp decline in the number of Indian students choosing to study in the country. The total enrollment dropped from 233,500 in 2023 to just 137,600 in 2024—a dramatic 41% decrease. This shift has been primarily driven by recent policy changes, including stricter visa regulations, limitations on bringing family members, and...
The Home Care Worker Immigration: Child Care Pilot has officially reached its application limit for 2025. Launched to provide a pathway to permanent residency for qualified caregivers, the program hit its cap on March 31, 2025—the same day it opened for new submissions. This development means applicants will now have to wait until next year...
