Canada’s immigration strategy is undergoing a significant shift. After years of aggressive growth, the federal government is now deliberately slowing the rate of immigration, particularly for temporary residents. This change is not just a matter of policy—it affects millions, from international students to skilled workers and family members abroad. In this blog, we’ll...
On September 23, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the latest backlog statistics, highlighting a concerning rise in the country’s immigration waitlists. The total backlog surged by 57,150 applications in just one month, reaching 958,850 as of August 31, 2025. Compared to June 30, which recorded a backlog of 842,800 and...
Canada immigration news in 2025 is full of headline-grabbing stories: slashed international student quotas, reduced immigration levels, and cracking down on temporary resident rules. But under the radar are some subtle Work Permit (WP) and Permanent Residency (PR) changes that will affect workers’, families’, and employers’ lives—and nobody is talking about them. Book...
For many young people worldwide, studying in Canada is about creating a long-term future as much as obtaining a degree. Canada has created procedures over the years that enable foreign students to move from temporary study status to permanent residence (PR). Thousands of graduates make this transition each year, and although the path...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted seven draws in September, inviting candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to address workforce shortages in high-demand industries and occupations. Overview of September Draws From September 2 to September 10, the AAIP issued a total of 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), primarily through the...
Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held some of its most significant draws of the year on September 2, 2025. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 2,643 invitations to apply across three streams: the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, International Student stream, and In-Demand Skills stream. Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration...
A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that more than half (58%) of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada’s healthcare sector between 2000 and 2022 have successfully transitioned to permanent residency (PR). Book Your Consultation for Canadian Immigration This includes 57% of Indian healthcare workers and 77% of Filipino healthcare workers during this...
The immigration system in Canada is undergoing some of the most major shifts in recent memory. 2025 is a transition year that candidates cannot afford to ignore, with new regulations for overseas students and a greater emphasis on those seeking permanent residence (PR) in Canada. Before you apply, make sure you know these...
Manitoba conducted its second provincial immigration draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were selected based on factors such as skilled work experience, Expression of Interest (EOI) scores, and participation in strategic recruitment initiatives. This marks Manitoba’s 17th immigration draw in 2025....
On August 20, 2025, Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, marked his return to the House of Commons following a by-election win in Battle River-Crowfoot by reigniting a heated national debate. His bold policy proposal called for the immediate deportation of non-citizens who commit crimes in Canada, a stance aimed...
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