Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the results of Express Entry draw #384, inviting 6,000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence. This marks the largest CEC-focused invitation round since July 2024 and offers renewed hope for applicants who have been waiting through several months of steady CRS cut-offs. To...
Canada’s move to virtual citizenship ceremonies during the pandemic helped reduce backlogs and allowed many newcomers to become citizens from their homes. Now, some political voices are pushing for a return to fully in-person events, saying that the current online format does not reflect the full meaning of the citizenship oath. This debate is shaping...
The latest labour force report highlights strong Saskatchewan job growth November 2025, with 16,500 new jobs added year over year. This includes 14,900 full-time and 1,600 part-time roles across key industries. Saskatchewan maintains the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada at 5.6%, well below the national average of 6.5%, reinforcing its stable economic outlook. Deputy Premier...
A new Statistics Canada report shows that Canadian-born racialized volunteers have some of the highest volunteer participation rates nationally. In 2023, 79% of this group contributed time to various causes, surpassing participation by non-racialized Canadians born in Canada. Overall, 70% of all racialized Canadians volunteered, contributing more than 936 million hours annually. This wide range...
The latest report from the Canadian Council for Refugees reveals that African refugee wait times in Canada are now the longest of any region worldwide. Government-assisted applicants from African countries face average delays of 42 months, nearly twice as long as applicants from other regions. These extensive delays raise serious concerns about fairness, system capacity,...
The latest numbers show that Alberta’s job market growth continues to outperform the rest of Canada. In November 2025 alone, the province created 28,700 new positions, accounting for more than half of all jobs added nationwide. This marks the third consecutive month of strong gains, reinforcing Alberta’s position as a major driver of employment recovery....
The latest MPNP Draw #259 held on December 5, 2025, invited 184 skilled workers through both the skilled worker in Manitoba and skilled workers overseas streams. This invitation round reflects Manitoba’s targeted approach to addressing labour needs and supporting communities across the province. Out of the 184 invitations, 61 candidates held a valid Express Entry...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted Express Entry PNP Draw #383, the largest Express Entry draw for PNP candidates in 2025. Through the Express Entry System, IRCC issued 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), making this the most significant express entry latest draw for provincially nominated candidates this year. To qualify, candidates needed a...
Manitoba temporary work permit policy is entering its final phase, and many Provincial Nominee Program candidates now have a limited time to protect their status. The province has confirmed that Support Letter applications can only be submitted until December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST through the online portal, making this a crucial window for...
