Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for “severe limits” on Canada’s population growth, blaming what he describes as uncontrolled immigration for overburdening public services and contributing to rising crime. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Speaking at a press conference in the House of Commons on June 10, Poilievre delivered sharp criticism...
Unemployment in Canada climbed to 7.0% in May 2025, the highest level since 2016 (excluding the pandemic years), as job creation slowed to a crawl with only 8,800 new jobs added. According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, released June 6, employment growth was essentially flat, marking the second consecutive month of stagnation....
On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw—the second one this week. This round targeted candidates with at least six months of experience in 37 eligible healthcare and social services occupations. A total of 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a Comprehensive Ranking...
Canada is ramping up its efforts to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec, with a goal to raise French-speaking permanent resident admissions to 12% by 2029, up from the projected 8.5% in 2025. This ambitious direction was announced on June 2, 2025, by Lena Metlege Diab, the newly appointed Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Issues More Invitations to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry System IRCC has recently issued 277 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration To be eligible for this draw, candidates had to meet the following criteria:...
Are you between 18 and 54 years old and applying for Canadian citizenship? Then providing language proficiency proof is a mandatory requirement. You must demonstrate that you can speak and listen at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 4 or higher in English or French. But how do you know if your documents meet...
On May 27, 2025, Canada launched a transformative temporary public policy designed to simplify job transitions for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) already in the country. The new policy allows eligible TFWs to begin working in a new job or with a new employer while their work permit application is being processed. Introduced under...
Canada has long been a popular destination for Indian students seeking high-quality education and global opportunities. However, as of early 2025, the dream of studying in Canada has become more difficult for many. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the number of study permits issued to Indian nationals dropped by 31%...
In a recent mandate letter to his cabinet, Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed his overarching vision for Canada’s immigration system. The letter emphasized two primary goals: These objectives were presented as a unified directive and ranked among the top seven priorities for the federal cabinet. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration Mandate Letters:...
As of May 2025, several Canadian provinces and territories support work permit extensions for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates through a temporary public policy. This policy allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years, facilitating continued employment while their permanent residency applications are processed. Book...
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