IRCC backlog rises in July
Chris GribbleAs 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,…
Peace Liard, North Okanagan-Shuswap, and Pictou County reveal designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence
Three more regions have shared their list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). This includes Peace Liard and North Okanagan-Shuswap, both in British Columbia. Assess your…
Skilled workers receive invitations in Manitoba’s latest provincial draw
Manitoba held its second draw of August this week, issuing invitations to skilled workers through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Invitations were extended based on skilled work experience, scoring…
FAQs on medical exams when applying for PR through Express Entry
As of 21 August 2025, Express Entry applicants will now require an upfront immigration medical exam (IME) as part of a complete application for Canadian permanent residence (PR)—unless they meet…
Yukon to grant additional nominations for permanent residence
Yukon has received an additional 67 nomination allocations for the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) for this year. Its total number of nomination spaces for 2025 is now 282, up from…