Chris GribbleIRCC makes significant dent in immigration backlog
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has fallen below one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there are 942,300 applications remaining in…
Prince Edward Island holds first PNP draw in 2025
In their initial draw of the year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector through its Labour…
Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth…
A ten-year review: How Express Entry shaped immigration in Canada
Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for…
How Quebec’s Regions Are Thriving Thanks To Immigration
According to the latest report from the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ), between July 2023 and July 2024, Quebec experienced a historic population surge primarily driven by immigration.…
Ontario Prioritizes High-Demand Jobs to Address Federal Cap on International Students
Considering the federal government’s recent decision to reduce the number of international student permits issued in Canada, Ontario is taking a proactive approach to adapt its educational and workforce development…