On May 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw, marking the first selection round under Canada’s new Immigration Minister. A total of 277 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of...
Good news for skilled workers aiming to settle in Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 405 invitations in the latest NLPNP and AIP draw. If you’re a foreign national with a valid job offer in the province, this could be your ticket to Canadian permanent residency. This update not only signals a growing demand for...
Canada continues to prove itself as a top destination for skilled immigration. In its latest draw, held on May 29, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 30 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. The draw, officially listed as Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #246,...
Canada’s economic engine is changing—and fast. A new report by the Bank of Canada highlights a sharp transformation in the nation’s labour market, with an increasing share of jobs now being filled by low-wage migrant workers. As population growth accelerates and the native-born workforce shrinks, temporary migration has emerged as a major driver of both...
For years, Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP) has served as a pathway for foreign business owners to temporarily operate in the country without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But recent changes from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are reshaping this route. If you’re a business owner planning to come to Canada temporarily,...
British Columbia continues to focus on economic growth by drawing ambitious entrepreneurs from across the globe. On May 28, 2025, the province held a new British Columbia PNP Draw under the Entrepreneur Immigration stream, issuing not more than 13 invitations to applicants under both the Base and Regional categories. This draw highlights B.C.’s active push...
For many temporary residents in Canada, the uncertainty around permanent residency options has pushed some to seek shortcuts. Among the most talked-about is the use of “dummy work permits.” These are applications sent to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with little or no chance of approval—filed only to extend someone’s stay in Canada under...
Canada has long been a top destination for international students. Its universities are world-renowned, and its welcoming immigration pathways have made studying in Canada an attractive first step toward building a future here. But recent changes to federal immigration policy are sending shockwaves through the country’s post-secondary institutions. The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)...
Canada’s immigration system is once again at the center of national discussion. On May 23, 2025, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani launched a petition demanding an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with the exception of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. The move has sparked mixed reactions across the country. While supporters believe this...
