A new study from Statistics Canada reveals that the number of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada’s healthcare sector increased dramatically, from 3,200 in 2000 to 57,500 in 2022. Research by Yuqian Lu and Feng Hou shows […]
Alberta’s Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko launches a pivotal mission to South Korea and Japan on August 28, aiming to strengthen Alberta’s tourism presence in key Asian markets. The strategic initiative builds upon WestJet’s successful direct
Prince Edward Island has successfully recruited 20 healthcare professionals from the United States since January 2025, including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and laboratory technologists. This recruitment effort is part of a broader initiative that
Recent research by Statistics Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals a significant shift in employment patterns among provincial nominees. A joint study examining 2021 Census data found provincial nominees are increasingly filling high-skilled positions,
A recently released internal memo, shared through ATIP notes by Mandeep Lidher, offers a rare glimpse into Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) plans for Express Entry draws this year. The document confirms that IRCC is prioritizing
Canada’s refugee protection system continues to experience significant strain in 2025, with July marking the highest monthly intake at 11,163 new claims — a 36.7% increase from June. Despite processing 7,464 cases, the backlog has swelled to
As Canada implements significant reductions in immigration levels, the Federal Government is making a notable exception for French-speaking immigrants settling outside Quebec. Prime Minister Mark Carney has raised the francophone immigration target to an ambitious 12% of
Canada’s Start-Up Visa (SUV) program is experiencing unprecedented challenges with processing times reaching 52 months and refusal rates soaring to 73-85% in Q1 2025. Despite being eligible for work permits while awaiting permanent residence decisions, 77% of
The Government of Yukon has secured 67 additional allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, increasing the total to 282 positions for 2025. This expansion, resulting from successful advocacy efforts, enables
Canada’s immigration reform efforts are showing measurable success, with 214,520 fewer international students and temporary workers arriving between January and June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This significant reduction results from strategic policy