October 27, 2025
Manitoba held a new Skilled Worker stream draw under the MPNP
On October 23, 2025, Manitoba held the invitation round #266 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 29 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas streams as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In
October 27, 2025
AAIP conducted five draws and invited 199 candidates
On October 23, 2025, Alberta released the results of the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) immigration draws. On October 8 and 10, 2025, the province invited 46 Express Entry candidates and 41 non-Express Entry candidates under
October 24, 2025
IRCC reports 2.2 million immigration applications in inventory
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,199,400 applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship approvals in all IRCC inventories. According to
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification regarding nomination certificates, emphasizing that nominees who have already received certification from the Province of New Brunswick are not permitted to withdraw their certificates for
October 24, 2025
OINP updated list of individuals and employers penalized for violating the Ontario Immigration Act
On October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released an updated roster of individuals, employers, and representatives who have been subject to administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violations of the Ontario Immigration Act,
October 24, 2025
IRCC ended the facilitation period for Express Entry applications without medical exams
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has concluded its facilitation period for Express Entry applications submitted without upfront medical examinations. Effective October 21, 2025, applications lacking an immigration medical examination (IME) may be rejected under
October 22, 2025
Northwest Territories Nominee Program allocation fully restored to 300 nominations for 2025
The Government of the Northwest Territories has confirmed the full restoration of its 2025 nominee allocation to 300 nominations, reversing previous federal reductions. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
October 22, 2025
Immigration New Brunswick offers support for Atlantic Immigration Program endorsees requiring work permit extensions
As processing times at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue to extend, certain endorsees under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) may need extensions to their current work permits. To address this challenge, Immigration New
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a critical correction to its program delivery instructions regarding study permits for students destined to Quebec. The update clarifies that Quebec Acceptance Certificates (Certificat d’acceptation du Québec or CAQ)
October 21, 2025
Conservative Shadow Minister calls for equal sentencing standards following a controversial drug trafficking case
Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner has issued a statement criticizing reduced sentencing for non-citizens facing deportation, following a case involving Roosevelt Rush, a Jamaican national convicted of drug trafficking. Rush received a 12-month sentence








