Canada is on track to welcome over 500,000 new permanent residents in 2024, according to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This expected growth forms part of the continued plan and policy to enhance Canada’s economy, cope with shortages of human capital, and bring in a diverse pool...

Ontario and Nova Scotia have recently joined the other in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that recognized the need of the skilled trades workers in the country. This is important for Canada to support the economy and to continue to provide hundreds of sectors dependent on skilled workers. Harmonizing...

On November 28, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury held a new round of invitations to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program. In this round, Sudbury considered 36 new applications under RNIP, including one candidate under the Limited Stream and two candidates through the Francophone Stream.  The lowest...

In response to growing healthcare shortages, Canadian provinces have launched various financial incentives aimed at attracting skilled healthcare immigrants. These initiatives are designed to fill critical gaps in medical staffing while providing new immigrants with a smooth and rewarding transition into Canada's healthcare sector. Manitoba’s Health Human Resource Action Plan...

On December 14, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have decreased only for the Global Talent Stream.  Global Talent Stream - 6 business days (-3...

On August 16, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) released an update on the Updated LMIA Processing Times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across various streams. These updated timelines are crucial for employers seeking to hire foreign workers in Canada, as they reflect the current trends in...

On August 7, 2024, British Columbia conducted its latest round of invitations through BC PNP streams in the latest draw, inviting up to 149 skilled candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This draw reflects British Columbia's ongoing commitment to attracting and retaining global talent to meet the province's labor market...

On December 21, 2023, Prince Edward Island held new draws under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In the last PEI PNP draw for 2023 PEI invited 26 candidates working in the Healthcare, Construction, and Food Processing sectors via the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams.  Three...

On November 30, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).In EOI Draw 201, the MPNP invited 148 applicants under the Close relative in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 609.  In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 38 LAAs to candidates...

Most of the remaining 49 percent of the immigration slots in Express Entry in 2023 were occupied by international students who received Express Entry invitations and are eager to advance to permanent residency as soon as possible. Of a staggering 46 of the persons that got an ITA, 2% got...