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Ottawa Announces Implementation Details of the Strong Borders Act

Author: Rizwan | June 18, 2025 | Categories: Ottawa

In a key step to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of Canada's immigration and border regime, the Strong Borders Act was outlined by the Government of Canada on June 17, 2025. This historic bill aims to modernize border security while preserving Canada's values of fairness, transparency, and commitment to newcomers....

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Ontario to Launch New Digital Employer Portal Under OINP

Author: Rizwan | June 17, 2025 | Categories: Ontario

Ontario is moving boldly digital with the release of its New Digital Employer Portal, strengthening its immigration system. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will launch a new Employer Portal on July 2, 2025, featuring an improved, more streamlined, efficient, and employer-led process for bringing in foreign talent. This change...

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Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas: Province Continues Regular MPNP Draws to Invite Talent

Author: Rizwan | June 16, 2025 | Categories: Manitoba

In another move to bolster its pool of employees and entice foreign talent, Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas immigration has once again proved the commitment of the province in introducing skilled talent by carrying out its latest draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). On June 12, 2025, the province...

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Ottawa Express Entry Draw Invites 3,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Round

Author: Rizwan | June 13, 2025 | Categories: Ottawa

In a welcome development for hopeful permanent residents, the Ottawa Express Entry draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 12, 2025, was dedicated exclusively to candidates within the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The draw represents a major leap in Canada's continued work to welcome skilled workers...

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ESDC Updates LMIA Processing Time Canada in June 2025: Faster Approvals for Most Streams

Author: Rizwan | June 12, 2025 | Categories: Work in Canada

As of June 10, 2025, LMIA Processing Time Canada was revised after Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) revealed new labour market impact assessment (LMIA) processing times for a number of streams. The new update indicates enhanced efficiency as well as the desire to improve Canada's temporary and permanent labour...

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IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw, Inviting 125 PNP Candidates Applying for Permanent Residency in Canada

Author: Rizwan | June 11, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

Applying for Permanent Residency in Canada became possible for several on June 10, 2025, when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its newest Express Entry draw, which was Draw #350 in the history of the system. In the draw, 125 applicants were granted Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the...

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Ontario Strengthens Life Sciences with $6.5M Investment through Life Sciences Innovation Fund to Drive Innovation and Jobs

Author: Rizwan | June 10, 2025 | Categories: Ontario

In a move to further drive health innovation and economic development, the Ontario government has reaffirmed its commitment to its successful life sciences sector under the Life Sciences Innovation Fund, with a $6.5 million investment into 13 Ontario companies that are working on breakthrough medical technologies. Unveiled on June 9,...

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Ontario Issues 72 Additional Targeted Invitations Through OINP to Boost Regional Immigration | Ontario Immigration 2025

Author: Rizwan | June 9, 2025 | Categories: Ontario

June 6, 2025 – Ontario immigration 2025 reaffirms its strategic pledge to bring in the world's best and brightest talent by releasing 72 specific Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The latest invitation round is a demonstration of the province's continued commitment to enabling regional...

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Alberta Held Four New Draws Under the AAIP and Invited 92 Candidates

Author: Admin | June 7, 2025 | Categories: Alberta

On 4th June 2025, Alberta made new draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) to target major sectors like technology, construction, agriculture, and healthcare. 92 candidates were invited in total in these draws, showing Alberta's continued interest in filling labor market gaps and recruiting skilled workers through provincial nomination...

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IRCC Holds Targeted Express Entry Draw for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations

Author: Rizwan | June 5, 2025 | Categories: Express Entry

On June 4, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued to build the nation's key workforce by hosting its second occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year, that is, for social services occupations and healthcare professionals. The draw, round #349, was for candidates in healthcare and social services occupations—a...

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