Rural Immigration in Focus: What Canada’s RCIP Achieved in Its First Year Canada’s effort to direct immigration beyond major metropolitan centres took a significant step forward in 2025 with the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Designed to help smaller and fast-growing communities address persistent labour shortages, the

British Columbia Revises PNP Application Fees for Worker Immigration Streams British Columbia has announced a notable adjustment to its provincial immigration costs, introducing higher application fees for several worker-focused pathways under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The change affects candidates applying through the Skills Immigration category and

Newcomers May Receive Hundreds of Dollars Through Canada’s Updated Benefit Program The Canadian federal government has announced a major expansion of financial support aimed at helping low- and modest-income residents manage rising everyday costs. Under newly revealed measures, eligible newcomers to Canada could receive several hundred dollars more each year

Big Updates Coming to Canada’s LMIA-Exempt Work Permits in 2026 Canada is entering a pivotal year for temporary foreign workers as immigration authorities prepare to recalibrate how work permits are issued, regulated, and controlled. From revised intake priorities to expiring humanitarian programs and sweeping legislative proposals, 2026 is shaping up

Alberta Sets Clear Immigration Priorities for 2026 as Nomination Numbers Rise Alberta has revealed how it plans to use its provincial nomination spaces in 2026, offering new clarity to skilled workers, international graduates, and employers hoping to secure permanent residence through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). According to information

New Express Entry CEC Draw Lowers CRS Score as 6,000 ITAs Issued Canada’s immigration system continues to open doors for in-country workers in early 2026, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts another major Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The latest round saw a notable

Canada Conducts New Express Entry Draw Focused on Provincial Nominees IRCC Continues 2026 Immigration Push with Another PNP-Specific Selection Canada’s immigration department has carried out another Express Entry draw, reinforcing its ongoing strategy to prioritize candidates who already have strong connections to the country. In the latest round of invitations,

Canada Adds 5,000 New PR Spots to Strengthen French-Speaking Immigration Canada has announced a major expansion in its permanent residence intake aimed at strengthening Francophone communities beyond Quebec. The federal government will allocate 5,000 additional permanent residence spaces specifically for French-speaking immigrants, reinforcing its long-term strategy to support linguistic diversity

Prince Edward Island Launches 2026 PNP Draw With Focus on International Graduates Prince Edward Island (PEI) has officially opened its provincial immigration selections for 2026, signalling a continued commitment to retaining international graduates and skilled workers already contributing to the province’s economy. The first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of

First New Brunswick PNP Draw of 2026 Invites 379 Candidates New Brunswick has begun its 2026 immigration selection cycle by issuing its first round of provincial invitations, signalling a clear preference for candidates who already have established roots in the province. The selections were carried out over several days in