Chris GribbleCanada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 277 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee…
Pictou County in Nova Scotia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway
Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes…
IRCC changes rules for maintained status
Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident…
My Audacious Grandfather
Erica Naito-Campbell, the author of Portland’s Audacious Champion: How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate and Became an Intrepid Civic Leader in conversation with Eliza Canty Jones– chief program officer at…
Claresholm announces RCIP designated employers and reveals who’s hiring now
Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a…
June 2025: State of the Express Entry pool
After a quiet April, Express Entry draws have seen an uptick of activity over the month of May. In May, there were 2,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across four…
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 405 Invitations in Latest Draw
Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its third immigration draw of 2025, inviting 405 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residency under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and…