Chris GribbleQuebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection
On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Following the recent closure of…
Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP
The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates…
Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. The two selections encompassed the first draw…
Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits
Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran…
RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR
The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they will be prioritizing in 2026. Foreign nationals whose…
Manitoba issues more invitations to foreign workers in latest immigration draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held a new Expression of Interest (EOI) draw under two pathways of its Skilled Worker Stream. The province issued invitations—or Letters of Advice…
Canada tightens rules for work permits issued under “significant benefit” LMIA exemption
Foreign nationals and their employers now face stricter evaluation criteria when seeking work permits issued under the “significant benefit to Canada” exemption to the requirement for a labour market impact…