by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans to issue 100,000 provincial work permits, marking a potential shift in Canada’s immigration framework. This announcement follows a united call from all 13 premiers for more control over immigration, citing prolonged...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Canadian officials face mounting scrutiny as the federal government has spent $1.1 billion on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers since 2017, while simultaneously allocating an additional $1.5 billion to provinces and municipalities for refugee support. The...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2025 | Immigration Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled the Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS), offering comprehensive assistance to internationally educated nurses seeking integration into the Canadian healthcare system. This...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2025 | Immigration Blog
New data reveals Canada issued just 267,890 new study permits in 2024, falling nearly 100,000 below the government’s target of 364,000 and representing a 48% reduction from 2023 levels. This significant decline stems from reduced application processing (down...
by Nwando Oranye | Aug 21, 2025 | Immigration Blog
The Canadian passport continues to outrank its US counterpart in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 22, 2025. Ranking eighth globally alongside the UAE and Estonia, Canadian passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 184 countries. Despite slipping one...
