The Canada Jobs Report for October 2025 delivered encouraging results. Employment increased by 67,000, the employment rate rose to 60.8%, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.9%. These results mark the second consecutive month of gains, reinforcing a stable labour market that supports workers, communities, and employers across the country. Canada Jobs Report October 2025...
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Canada Immigration Reform Moves Forward as Ottawa and Quebec Finally Align on Key Policies
For the first time in many years, Canadians are watching a rare moment of unity on immigration direction. Ottawa and Quebec have found common ground after years of tension, and both now agree that the system must grow at a pace that protects jobs, supports communities, and strengthens long-term integration. This shift comes at a...
Why the Express Entry Pool is Becoming Tougher for Applicants in 2025
Canada’s Express Entry pool has shifted sharply in recent weeks, driven by a surge of high-ranking profiles and a competitive Canadian Experience Class draw on November 12, 2025. The round invited 1,000 candidates with a cut-off score of 533, signaling a tougher environment for anyone sitting in mid-score ranges. A Rise in High Scores Across...
Sudbury Feels the Impact as Cambrian College Program Suspensions Expand in 2025
The recent Cambrian College program suspensions are sending waves through Sudbury’s education sector, as the school halts intake for 6 more programs following an earlier pause on 10. The college attributes the drastic move to a steep decline in international student enrollment after IRCC introduced new post-graduate work permit rules. With fall enrollment dropping to...
Canada U.S. Border Travel Declines as Canadians Choose Home Over Fingerprint Requirements
Canadians have long been known for their love of travel, from sunny winters in Florida to quick cross-border shopping trips. But the landscape of Canada-U.S. border travel has changed dramatically in 2025. New fingerprinting and registration requirements for long-term U.S. visitors are sparking widespread concern among Canadians. Combined with safety issues, political tensions, and a...
Saskatchewan’s Job Market Demonstrates Strong Growth as Employment Hits Record Highs in 2025
Saskatchewan’s job market demonstrates strong growth this year, with new figures revealing one of the most robust employment surges in Canada. According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, the province added 14,000 new jobs compared to the previous year, a 2.3% increase that ranks second among Canadian provinces. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dropped to...
Express Entry Latest Draw #378 Invites 1,000 CEC Candidates with CRS Cut-Off 533
The Express Entry Latest Draw #378 held on November 12, 2025, brings renewed optimism for thousands of skilled workers hoping to settle permanently in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 533. This draw, the 378th since...
Ottawa Updated Processing Times for LMIA Streams
Employers across Canada took notice this month after Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams, revealing that every major category now requires more time than before. These changes affect companies of all sizes, whether you rely on seasonal workers, tech talent, farm laborers, or permanent residence applicants. With the latest averages covering October 2025, it...
CBSA Immigration Investigations Strengthen Community Safety in British Columbia
Public safety remains a core priority in Canada, especially when it comes to protecting communities from violence, organized crime, and fraud. In British Columbia, the Canada Border Services Agency has taken significant steps to reinforce safety by actively supporting a coordinated task force aimed at preventing extortion and criminal threats that were impacting local businesses....








