Canada Holds Largest CEC Express Entry Draw in Over a Year as 6,000 ITAs Issued In a major development for immigration hopefuls with Canadian work experience, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted one of its most significant Express Entry rounds of 2025. The December 10 draw targeted candidates under...
Canada Introduces New Express Entry Stream for Healthcare Doctors Canada is preparing to introduce a set of major immigration reforms aimed at easing the permanent residency process for international physicians and strengthening the country’s medical workforce. Announced by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab on December 8, 2025, the measures include...
IRCC Launches Record-Breaking 2025 Express Entry PNP Draw Canada’s immigration system opened the final month of 2025 with a major announcement as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the year’s largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – specific draw through the Express Entry system on December 8th. The draw issued...
Manitoba Begins December With Its Largest Targeted PNP Draw in Months The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) launched in December with a substantial selection round, issuing nearly 185 invitations to candidates positioned both within the province and abroad. The draw, held on December 5, 2025, continues Manitoba’s steady reliance on...
Manitoba Makes Final Appeal to PNP Applicants for Two-Year Open Work Permits The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced a final deadline for provincial candidates who wish to secure a special two-year open work permit under a temporary federal policy. Applicants whose work permits have already expired or will...
Cabasa Tightens Border Security Bill Canada’s proposed border security legislation has taken a significant turn after a parliamentary committee introduced new limits on the federal government’s authority to halt or undo immigration processes. The changes aim to prevent sweeping disruptions to the immigration system and provide stronger safeguards for applicants...
Canada Announces New Immigration Fee Hike Effective December 1, 2025 Canada has introduced another round of fee revisions across several immigration categories, with new prices officially applying from December 1, 2025. The changes affect both inadmissibility-related applications and the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit processing fee, impacting thousands of...
Nova Scotia Introduces New EOI-Based Selection System for Immigration Applicants Nova Scotia has unveiled a major restructuring of how it evaluates prospective immigrants, marking one of its most significant policy shifts in recent years. The province confirmed that, effective November 28, all submissions to its immigration programs, including those previously...
Canada to Unveil New Permanent Residence Pathways in 2026 Canada is preparing for one of its most significant years in immigration policy, with several brand-new pathways to permanent residence (PR) scheduled to launch in 2026. The federal government has signalled a shift toward prioritising individuals already contributing to Canadian communities,...
Ontario to Introduce New PR Pathways Under OINP Ontario is preparing to open new avenues for skilled foreign nationals seeking permanent residence, as the province positions itself for a major refresh of its immigration strategy. With recent legislative changes now in effect and broader federal immigration targets on the rise,...