If you are a skilled trades worker in Northern Ontario, getting certified just became a whole lot easier. The Ontario government has taken a practical and important step forward by opening a new apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora. This move is good news for local tradespeople, for newcomers looking to build careers in Canada,...
If you are an employer hiring a foreign worker or a skilled professional waiting on your work permit, the Labour Market Impact Assessment, known as the LMIA, is a critical milestone in the process. And right on schedule, on May 15, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada released updated processing times across all LMIA streams....
Canada has reported a dramatic drop in new temporary resident arrivals as the Federal Government tightens immigration controls under its latest Immigration Levels Plan. New data shows that arrivals of international students and temporary foreign workers fell by 75 percent between January and March 2026 compared to the same period in 2024. The sharp decline...
British Columbia just made a powerful statement about the kind of workforce it wants to build. On May 14, 2026, the province conducted a fresh round of invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, sending out 640 invitations to skilled candidates who can make a real difference in BC’s economy. At ImmigCanada, we think...
If you have been waiting for a sign to make your move to Alberta, this is it. In the first two weeks of May 2026, Alberta PNP sent out more than 1,051 invitations to skilled workers across multiple streams through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. From healthcare to tech, from rural communities to bustling cities,...
New research shows that growing Canada study visa concerns are influencing how international students choose where to study abroad. A recent report from IDP Education found that visa approval rates, immigration policy changes, processing costs, and post-study work opportunities are now becoming major decision-making factors much earlier in the student journey. While Canada remains one...
Canada’s refugee system is entering a major legal battle after the Federal Court agreed to case-manage dozens of constitutional challenges against the country’s controversial new asylum law. Immigration lawyers and refugee advocates across Canada say the legislation could dramatically reshape refugee access while creating uncertainty for thousands of claimants already living in the country. The...
Canadian citizenship by descent applications are facing growing delays as many American applicants report stalled processing under Canada’s interim “Lost Canadians” measures. Applicants who submitted proof of citizenship files shortly after the March 2025 policy changes say their applications remain under review in IRCC’s program support unit, while newer files submitted after the updated legislation...
The French nursing program in Manitoba is expanding after the Manitoba Government announced 30 additional seats at the Université de Saint-Boniface (USB). The expansion increases total program capacity to 75 seats and strengthens access to bilingual healthcare in Manitoba. The investment responds to growing demand for French-language nursing education and healthcare workers across the province....
