Ontario will invest an additional $25 million for the next three years to double its skilled immigration intake along with the previously announced $15 million over three years in the Budget 2022. This initiative aims to overcome labor shortages and promote economic progress in the province.  By 2025, the province...

Canada's provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada's Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an expedited process for applicants from seven designated countries: the Philippines, India, Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom,...

On May 9, 2023, the Government of Canada published new instructions for in-Canada study permit applications. The changes were designed to make it easier for protected persons and their families to stay in Canada and pursue their educational goals.  The new instructions allow protected persons and their family members to...

On May 11, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided over $65 million in funding extensions to improve settlement services, service provider organizations nationwide to continue important settlement services, which include services for racialized newcomer women, pre-arrival services, and language training for newcomers in French-speaking minority communities.  With this...

The Prince Edward Island (PEI) officials traveled nearly 10,000 km in March to recruit nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. PEI’s director of Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Pharmaceutical Services states that over 30 nurses are expected to immigrate to the province by early 2024.  Healthcare authorities across Canada are facing...

latest PNP-targeted Express Entry draw on May 10, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 589 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the fourth PNP-targeted draw of the year.  In round #248, the cut-off score was 691 points, 57 points fewer than...

On May 10, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for LMIA applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times have reduced for all streams except the Global Talent, Permanent Residence, and Low-wage streams. Average Processing Times...

On May 16, 2023, the Government of British Columbia issued new invitations under the BC PNP recent draw and invited qualified Skills and Immigration candidates.  In the general draw, the province invited 162 candidates. The minimum score for candidates invited to this draw was 85-107 points.  The province issued 29...

On May 4, 2023, the Government of Canada published updated instructions for the Safe Third Country Agreement. Effective March 25, 2023, the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) has been extended to cover the entire land border through the implementation of the Additional Protocol (AP).  The AP, together with corresponding regulatory...

According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data, immigration to Canada increased by nearly 40% in the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period last year.  Canada admitted 100,430 new permanent residents in January and February 2023 – a dramatic increase from 72,815 permanent residents...