On June 2, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador made it easier for internationally-trained nurses to work in the province by amending the Registered Nurses Regulations. The changes include establishing a Designated Countries Pathway for nurses from seven countries, including the US, UK, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and...

On June 5, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held new rounds of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.  The province issued 278 Invitations to Apply to candidates working in the healthcare, educational, and financial sectors. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received...

Over the last week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws in the pools of International Experience Canada (IEC). From May 27 to June 2, Canada invited 1,758  ITAs through the IEC and invited young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit.  As of June 2,...

On June 1, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In EOI Draw #181, the MPNP held a new occupation-specific candidate selection under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream. The Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) stream invited 262 applicants who scored 607...

Canadians are supportive of immigration is often seen as a core part of Canadian identity, but policy decisions and international perceptions also play a role in determining immigration levels. Canada aims to admit 1.45 million new immigrants between 2023 and 2025.  Both Canadian and international perspectives on immigration policies affect...

On May 31, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations and considered 24 candidates under RNIP Sudbury draw for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The lowest score of these draws was 260 points, the same as in the previous draw. Last year, Sudbury...

Ontario has a high demand for qualified workers to fill trucking jobs, making it a great opportunity for foreigners under economic immigration programs. Job Bank listed 882 trucking jobs in late May under the National Occupational Classification 2021 code 73300.  The Greater Toronto Area has the most trucking job opportunities,...

New Brunswick Nurses Association has announced that the registration process for internationally educated nurses from 14 countries will be expedited. This will cut the time to become registered to work in the province from 12-18 months to as few as 14 days for nurses from the United States, United Kingdom,...

On May 31, 2023, the Government of Canada launched a new selection category under Express Entry, allowing IRCC to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training, or language ability.  This year, invitations will focus on candidates with strong French language proficiency or experience in:  healthcare,  STEM professions,  trades,  transport, ...

On May 30, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the BC PNP draws and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 151 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points.  The province issued 26 ITAs...