Manitoba’s economy demonstrated continued strength in September 2025, with the province adding 3,900 new positions. The province was among only three Canadian jurisdictions to report employment growth during the month. Full-time positions increased significantly by 11,100 jobs, […]
New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia, marking the first formal healthcare recruitment partnership between Indonesia and a Canadian jurisdiction. The agreement establishes a framework for recruiting trained nurses and personal support workers from
On October 17, 2025, Prince Edward Island conducted 2025’s tenth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 160 invitations to apply (ITAs) to workers in priority sectors based on economic
Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis has announced a comprehensive Youth Jobs Plan aimed at addressing Canada’s youth unemployment crisis, which currently affects over 460,000 young Canadians—nearly 15% of those aged 15 to 24. The plan
The Government of Alberta has announced the reopening of applications for its Ethnocultural and Anti-Racism Grant Programs, offering a combined $13.5 million investment over three years to support community-led initiatives. The Ethnocultural Grant Program provides up to
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has released monthly statistics revealing significant challenges in managing asylum and immigration appeals. As of September 2025, pending refugee protection claims reached 296,309 cases, while refugee appeals stand at 3,901,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revisions to its standard immigration medical examination procedures on October 16, 2025. The updated guidelines provide comprehensive protocols for assessing foreign nationals’ health conditions, including evaluations for public health risks,
On October 15, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). From October 6 to October 9,
The 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) season is approaching its conclusion, with the final invitation round scheduled for the week of October 20, 2025. Prospective applicants must ensure their profiles are submitted before 9:00 a.m. Eastern
On October 14, 2025, Manitoba’s Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced that 328 healthcare professionals had been invited through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to establish permanent careers in the