Chris GribbleWhat to Expect in a Job Interview: A Guide for Newcomers
When applying for jobs in Canada, many employers may ask you to take part in an interview. Preparing ahead of time may help the experience feel less stressful and more…
Coming to Canada on a study permit? Your spouse may be eligible for PR before you are
A couple may be able to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) years sooner—by having one spouse work while the other studies. If a foreign national comes to Canada on a…
Government instructions leave the door open for the Parents and Grandparents Program to return in 2026
Recent news coverage around the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 does not tell the full story. While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do…
How the Rural Community Immigration Pilot Performed in 2025: Full Year Review
In 2025, the first year of operation, the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) welcomed skilled workers seeking permanent resident (PR) status to live, work, and settle in rural and remote…
Year in review: How did the Rural Community Immigration Pilot fare in 2025?
In the first year of its operation, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) helped more than a thousand newcomers gain permanent residency (PR) and settle in 14 of Canada’s…
ANALYSIS: How Canada reversed the US immigration playbook
Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways. US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist…
British Columbia PNP Increases Nomination Fees for Worker Streams
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has recently announced an increase in the nomination processing fees for the worker stream only. The application fees for the skilled immigration…