October saw a resurgence in immigrant entrepreneurship via the Canada Start-Up Visa program, with data suggesting 1,200 new permanent residents by year's end. In October, 200 new permanent residents arrived via SUV, a 37.9% increase from September's 145. This rise followed a 17.1% drop from August to September.  The IRCC...

According to the Government of Canada’s response to the petition on citizenship ceremonies, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering an online tool for self-administered Oath of Citizenship. The analysis is underway, considering client experience, process integrity, and preserving the importance of citizenship ceremonies.  Video ceremonies introduced in 2020...

As of October 1, 2023, Canada's population reached an estimated 40.5 million, marking a 1.1% increase since July 1, 2023 – the highest quarterly population growth since 1957. Canada added over a million people for the first nine months of 2023, breaking 2022's record.  96% of the growth in the...

On December 12, 2023, the Canadian Government updated the International Experience Canada program. This program fosters travel and work collaboration between Canada and other nations, assisting in arranging transportation, job hunting, and accommodation procurement.  The refreshed instructions from December 18 mirror the roster of organizations acknowledged by Immigration, Refugees, and...

On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw 278 and issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in Agriculture and agri-food occupations.  This was the fourth consecutive Express Entry draw this week. In round #278, the cut-off score was...

On December 19, 2023, BC issued new invitations in the Skilled Worker – International Graduate categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). In the Tech-targeted draw, BC issued 107 invitations with a minimum score of 95 points.  In the Childcare-targeted draw for early childhood educators (NOC 42202),...

On December 20, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second round of invitations in the Express Entry system for newcomers with work experience in transport occupations. Express Entry draw for transport occupations #277 was the third consecutive draw of the week, and 670 Invitations to Apply (ITA)...

On December 19, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Canada Express Entry draw and issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates working in one of the skilled trades occupations.  In round #276, the cut-off score was 425, 37 points more than the previous draw...

On December 15, 2023, Canada enhanced commitments and collaborations at the Global Refugee Forum. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), attended the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, endorsing pledges for global refugee solutions. He announced $21 million for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to aid...

On December 14, 2023, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In EOI Draw 203, the MPNP invited 160 applicants under the Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba selection with a minimum score of 774.  In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, MPNP issued 61 LAAs...