On July 31, 2025, Statistics Canada reported payroll employment increased by 15,300 (+0.1%) in May 2025, continuing modest growth from April. Health care (+6,200), retail trade (+5,600), and construction (+1,200) led the gains, while manufacturing (-6,400) continued […]
On July 31, 2025, Alberta released the results of the last Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws of July. On July 17, 2025, the province invited 22 Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech
Effective July 31, 2025, foreign physicians seeking to practice in Quebec’s underserved regions will benefit from a simplified work permit process. The Canadian government has eliminated the previous requirement for two separate work permits, replacing it with
The Canadian government has implemented a 3.9% increase to the minimum income requirements for citizens and permanent residents wishing to host parents or grandparents under the Super Visa program. Effective July 29, 2025, sponsors must now demonstrate
The Ontario government is launching the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream, allocating $260 million to strengthen the province’s workforce. This investment, part of a larger $2.5 billion commitment, aims to support innovative projects
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has commenced operations at its new temporary designated immigrant station in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec, designed to house up to 25 high-risk adult male detainees. Located on the site of the Correctional Service
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant amendments to the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots on July 30, 2025. The updated ministerial instructions reduce the required work experience from 12 to 6
Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant service improvement by providing officer decision notes alongside refusal letters for select immigration applications. This transparency initiative initially covers temporary resident visas, visitor
The North Okanagan-Shuswap region has abruptly cancelled its second scheduled July intake for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) due to overwhelming application volume during the first intake period. With an annual cap of 2,750 applications distributed
A Prince George family is facing imminent deportation by December 10 due to recent changes in Canada’s immigration regulations. Charisma Isafre and Gandy Boy Rosales, along with their six children, including five-year-old Princess, who has cerebral palsy,