Canada is moving one step closer to closing the gap between learning and work by scaling up work-integrated learning through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) with an additional 40,000 opportunities. This effort, supported by a $207.6 million investment, seeks to give post-secondary students relevant, practical work experience that will...

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is still offering promising prospects for foreign workers looking for a route to becoming permanent residents of Canada under the Alberta Opportunity Stream Draw.  On March 26, 2025, Alberta issued its most recent release of information regarding the AAIP application stockpile, testifying to the...

The Government of Canada has implemented a major enhancement to the Start-up Visa (SUV) program, with increased flexibility and options for entrepreneurs to start their businesses in Canada. Under the new Work Permit Guidelines, as of October 3, 2024, eligible permanent resident applicants under the SUV program will be able...

In an important step towards expanding its home care workforce and helping families in need, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Home Care Worker Immigration Program has announced two innovative pilot programs for home care workers. These pilot programs, which become operational on March 31, 2025, offer new streams...

Canada has reaffirmed its status as a well-being-focused nation by ranking as the happiest G7 country in the most recent World Happiness Rankings and World Happiness Report 2025. The achievement is a testament to Canada's emphasis on quality of life, economic stability, and robust social connections, making it a preferred...

The Government of Canada made an important contribution towards enhancing family reunification through a boost to the Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) quota by raising the limit to 25,000 applications for 2025. The move forms part of Canada's continued devotion to uniting families and delivering an efficient means of...

Canada is going the extra mile to enhance Francophone communities in Canada throughout the nation. In a historic announcement on International Francophonie Day, Minister Rachel Bendayan announced that the Canadian government would be investing $9.3 million in 12 new projects to support such communities. The move is a part of...

Prince Edward Island (PEI) keeps on establishing its labor force with the invitation of qualified professionals through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This year, the PEI PNP Draw 2025 of 20 March 2025 was the third invitation round of the province, issuing a total of 124...

The Saskatchewan housing market is experiencing an extraordinary surge in housing development, solidifying its reputation as one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces.  Having invested a 27.2% larger sum in building construction and hitting an amazing 115.7% rise over the previous year in housing starts, the province is proving remarkable resilience economically....

Canada streamlines SIN process as it has significantly simplified the Social Insurance Number (SIN) acquisition process for newcomers. The introduction of the SIN@Landing program at major international airports has changed the way new immigrants get their SIN, and the process of integrating into Canadian life has become easier and more...