Chris GribbleManitoba extends invitations to skilled workers in first draw of November
On November 6, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited nearly 50 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker Stream based on having declared…
Alberta holds four provincial immigration draws, inviting over 1,100 candidates
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four draws during the last two weeks of October. Over 1,100 candidates were invited, across several streams and initiatives. Assess your eligibility for…
Northwest Territories Nominee Program to open third application intake with revised eligibility criteria
The Northwest Territories has added a third application intake window for its Nominee Program, which will open on November 10 at 9 a.m. and close on November 24, 2025. The…
Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits
Quebec employers and foreign nationals in the regions of Montreal and Laval will continue to be unable to apply for or renew work permits under the low-wage stream of the…
Quebec imposes French proficiency requirement on foreign workers
Foreign workers with three years’ work experience in Quebec will need to meet a French language proficiency requirement. Starting December 17, 2025, foreign nationals with three or more years of…
Quebec to close permanent residence pathway for temporary foreign workers and international student graduates
Quebec is ending one of its most popular pathways to permanent residence. On November 6, the government announced that it would be closing the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), and ending…
IRCC exempts graduate students from study permit cap, offers two-week application processing for doctoral students
Master’s and Doctoral degree students applying to study at public institutions in Canada will be exempt from Canada’s study permit cap starting January 1, 2026. Graduate students applying for Canadian…