Canada’s international education sector is facing a significant transformation, as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) approvals are projected to decline by 30% in 2025. According to ApplyBoard analysis, Canada is expected to approve only 143,600 PGWPs this […]
Immigration policy experts are raising concerns about Bill C-3’s unlimited timeframe for the 1,095-day residency requirement for citizenship inheritance. Andrew Griffith’s submission highlights the operational challenges this creates in comparison to the time-bound requirements of permanent residents.
On September 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated instructions on Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) agreement actions, outlining how status changes, including Check-in Period, Not in Good Standing, and Sponsorship Agreement Cancellation, affect the
On September 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #369. The Government of Canada issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw. This
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