Canada is experiencing a dramatic decrease in international student enrollment, with study permit applications down approximately 50% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Approval rates for new applicants have fallen […]
Tourism in Canada experienced robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP increasing by 1.3%, significantly outperforming the broader economy, which contracted by 0.2%. This growth was primarily driven by a 2.9% increase in domestic
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued an advisory regarding potential mail service disruptions beginning September 26, 2025, due to a labour action by Canada Post. Despite these disruptions, all document submission deadlines remain
On September 26, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held new rounds of selection through the Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing a total of 217 invitations. Of these, 107 were sent to candidates under the Newfoundland and
On September 24, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On September 12, 2025, the province invited 1,113 candidates under the Alberta Opportunity stream. Additionally, on September 16, Alberta
Statistics Canada reports that average weekly earnings rose to $1,307.86 in July 2025, representing a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Payroll employment experienced a modest uptick of 21,600 positions (+0.1%) after a decline in June, although
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) has initiated legal proceedings against federal government ministers to protect newcomers’ right to legal representation. The lawsuit challenges current practices where federal departments often exclude hired counsel from correspondence with applicants.
New Angus Reid Institute data reveal that while 52% of Canadians view the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) negatively, a majority believe the workers themselves are unfairly blamed for economic problems. The survey finds 55% think Canada
Canada’s immigration program for skilled Hong Kong residents is under heightened scrutiny after allegations surfaced of widespread ghostwriting and plagiarism in visa applications. Reports indicate some applicants employed third-party writers and submitted plagiarized documents to gain an
A new study from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reports that 63% of immigrants who intended to work as nurses upon arrival between 2010 and 2020 secured nursing positions by 2021. However, 25% were employed in