by Nwando Oranye | Apr 26, 2025 | Immigration Blog
New Brunswick and the federal governments jointly invest $18.3 million in affordable housing initiatives to address housing challenges. The Rural Workforce Housing Pilot will receive $15 million for 100 new affordable units, while Abbey St. Andrew in Saint John will...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 26, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Canada’s international education sector faces unprecedented challenges as study permit refusal rates surge to 52% in 2024, marking a significant increase from 38% in 2023. The Canadian government collected approximately $707.9 million in application fees, with...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 26, 2025 | Immigration Blog
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has launched two enhanced Express Entry-aligned pathways for permanent residence, effective March 5, 2025. The program now includes the Employment in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Interests pathways, with significant...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 25, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The Government of Canada has announced a $14.3 million funding initiative through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to address Canada’s critical healthcare labor shortage, which saw 78,600 unfilled positions in Q3 2024. This investment aims to...
by Nwando Oranye | Apr 25, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Quebec’s proposed legislation requiring immigrants to adhere to shared values, including gender equality, secularism, and French language protection, faces mounting opposition from municipalities and human rights organizations. Critics argue the bill could fuel...
