According to recent Statistics Canada data, Canada is experiencing its slowest quarterly population growth since Q3 2020, marking the second-slowest rate since 1946. While international immigration continues to drive population increases rather than natural birth rates, […]
Statistics Canada’s latest experimental housing report indicates Vancouver CMA remains the most expensive market for new single-detached houses, averaging $1.98 million in Q4 2024. A comprehensive study covering seven provinces reveals that Kelowna, Victoria, and Kamloops follow
On July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw #354. The Government of Canada issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw.
Montreal has solidified its position as the premier destination for international conferences in the Americas, securing the top ranking for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Union of International Associations (UIA). With 103 major events hosted
Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, challenges Canada’s recent reduction in immigration. As permanent resident admissions are set to decline to 365,000 by 2027, Bernhard warns that Canada risks excluding crucial talent needed for
On July 4, 2025, the Government of Manitoba announced that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has temporarily suspended the intake of new Employer Services applications effective July 4, 2025. This strategic pause will remain in effect
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant changes to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) eligibility for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Due to the deteriorating security situation involving M23 rebels and documented
On July 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revised the list of eligible CIP codes, reinstating the fields of study that had been removed on June 25, 2025. These fields will remain eligible until the
On July 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased or
Federal data reveals that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has granted rehabilitation status to more than 17,500 foreigners with criminal convictions over the past 11 years, allowing them entry into Canada. While the IRCC