Chris GribbleCan I apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship?
Thousands of people may be eligible to gain Canadian citizenship by applying for a discretionary grant of citizenship. Under interim measures introduced by the federal government earlier this year, this…
Saskatchewan receives increased immigration quota
Saskatchewan has received an increase of 1,136 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) for 2025. This brings the total allocation for the year under the SINP to 4,761.…
BREAKING: Large decrease in arrivals of temporary residents in Canada
In 2025, new student arrivals have declined by 70%, and new worker arrivals have declined by 50%, according to new data published by Canada’s immigration department. In the period between January…
Candidates receive invitations in Prince Edward Island’s eighth draw of the year
On August 21, Prince Edward Island (PEI) extended invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. The province focused on candidates already living and working in PEI in high-demand…
Entrepreneurs invited in British Columbia PNP draw
British Columbia has extended Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to entrepreneurs. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) targeted candidates through two of its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks…
IRCC backlog rises in July
As of July 31, there were 901,700 applications in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. This marks the third month in a row with an increase in the backlog,…