Recently, President-elect Donald Trump suggested the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States, with Elon Musk promoting the notion as well. Trump has expressed intentions to apply “economic force” against Canada, citing potential tariffs of 25% as an example. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, opposition leader Pierre...
On January 8, 2025, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw of the year. This draw saw 1,350 candidates invited to apply for permanent residency (PR), marking a promising start for skilled immigrants hoping to settle in Canada. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada...
The latest draw in the Express Entry system for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has seen Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issue 471 invitations to apply (ITAs). The applicants who were selected had a minimum CRS score of 793. This is the first Express Entry draw of the year and comes after...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. However, he will remain in office as Prime Minister until a new leader is selected. This morning, Trudeau met with Governor General Mary Simon to request the prorogation of Parliament until March 24, 2025. The...
Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down as leader of the Liberal Party, amid mounting internal dissatisfaction, plummeting public approval, and rising support for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives. Although no official statement has been made, sources suggest Trudeau’s resignation could come as early as Monday, just before an important Liberal caucus meeting on...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made the decision to stop accepting new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP) in 2025. This move brings significant changes to the program and introduces alternatives for those hoping to reunite with family members in Canada. No New Applications for the PGP in...
The Canadian federal government has announced a cap on the intake for permanent residence applications under the Agri-Food Pilot. Effective immediately, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept only up to 1,010 applications for this program in 2025. No further applications will be accepted after this cap has been reached, or after...
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has in the recent past expanded the list of fields of study eligible for the Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. The new list came into effect from December 17, 2024, and has a number of new programs particularly in the early childhood education and developmental...
Canada has introduced changes to its visa policy, shifting from its previous practice of issuing long-term, multiple-entry visas. Under the updated policy, tourist visas with a validity of up to ten years will no longer be offered. Instead, immigration officers now have the flexibility to grant either single-entry or multiple-entry visas based on...
Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller shared important perspectives on the ongoing changes in Canada’s immigration policies during an interview on October 18, after participating in a citizenship ceremony in Winnipeg. This ceremony, which celebrated the induction of more than 80 new Canadian citizens, provided an opportunity for Miller to address existing immigration issues...
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