Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review

Canada will launch a new permanent immigration program in 2025, based on the success of the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The EMPP is a pathway to permanent residence (PR) designed to connect skilled

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be

On June 19, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to candidates through three immigration pathways. This latest draw—the province’s sixth this year—includes PEI’s first entrepreneurial invitation of 2025. Draw

Changes in immigration policy have all but halted Canada’s population growth, according to numbers released by Statistics Canada. Between January 1, 2025, and April 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by only 20,107 (or 0.0%). The

Sudbury has just announced its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Under these pilot programs, designated employers in the priority sectors will be

After a pause spanning four months, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has begun issuing invitations to candidates once again. On June 6, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw for candidates in

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a targeted draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To

Newfoundland and Labrador has invited more candidates for provincial immigration through its third round of invitations in 2025 since it adopted an Expression of Interest (EOI) system earlier in February of this year. This round

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a targeted draw for healthcare and social services

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work

To keep applicants informed, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly updates its processing times to indicate how long applications usually take to be processed under normal circumstances. Some processing times are updated weekly, while

Yukon has begin sending out invitations to apply for territorial nomination following a competitive 2025 intake for its nominee program. On May 23, the territory announced that it had received “more submissions aligned with the

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released a training guide for immigration officers making decisions on permanent resident (PR) applications. The 447-page document includes, amongst other things, case examples of candidates and recommended results

If you qualify for Express Entry’s new Trade category, you’re more likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. On February 27, 2025, Canada made major changes to its Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 511 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be

Canada’s Express Entry system is now prioritizing the education sector, giving specific education professionals a much better chance at permanent residence (PR). This new Express Entry category was announced on February 27, with five occupations

Many provinces offer dedicated immigration streams for international student graduates, making it easier for foreign nationals who have studied in the province to transition to permanent resident status. Currently, there are eight provinces that have

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 500 ITAs to candidates in a healthcare and social services category-based draw. To

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 421 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued more invitations to candidates for provincial immigration through four of its targeted immigration pathways. Immigration candidates were invited for their work experience and ability to fill key

The Express Entry candidate pool has seen significant changes in its composition following the removal of arranged employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Thousands of candidates in the Express Entry pool have seen

If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to

Express Entry’s STEM category looks drastically different than it did two months ago, with 19 occupations having been removed and six having been added. Many foreign nationals no longer qualify for the STEM category, while

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. New Brunswick also held

For many foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency (PR), the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may be the most suitable pathway. As of the time of writing, the federal Express Entry system has 236,909 profiles, and