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Canada’s Job Market Strengthens: Canada Unemployment Rate June 2025 Drops to 6.9%

Canada unemployment rate June 2025
Canada unemployment rate June 2025 figures indicate that the country's labour market displayed encouraging signs of recovery in June 2025, as evident from the recent Labour Force Survey published on July 11. With the national jobless rate falling to 6.9% and employment adding 83,000 jobs (+0.4%), the nation is seeing...
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Saskatchewan Employment Hits Record High with 26,300 Full-Time Jobs Added in June 2025

Saskatchewan employment
Saskatchewan Employment have again showcased themselves as Canada's labour market leader with a record employment level and inspiring economic growth. Based on the most recently available statistics made public by Statistics Canada on July 11, 2025, the province created 26,300 full-time positions in June alone, an impressive landmark in its...
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British Columbia Conducts Entrepreneur Immigration Draws to Attract Business Talent

Entrepreneur Immigration Draws
BCPNP Entrepreneur Stream Continues to Foster Innovation and Economic Progress. In the early morning hours of July 8, 2025, the British Columbia province reaffirmed its steadfast support for economic innovation and regional growth by holding new Entrepreneur Immigration Draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The draws were...
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Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers and International Graduates Under International Education Stream in MPNP Draw #249

International Education Stream
July 10, 2025 – New Immigration Chance for Canada-bound Applicants. In a welcome boost to potential immigrants on the International Education Stream and skilled worker streams, Manitoba has again shown its resolve to bringing global talent to the province with its newest invitation round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program...
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IRCC Updates Proof of Funds Requirements for Express Entry Applicants – What You Need to Know in 2025

Express Entry Applicants
On July 7, 2025, Express Entry Applicants were impacted as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) formally revised the minimum proof of funds requirements for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) programme candidates. This is an annual adjustment that is fundamental to individuals intending to immigrate to...
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Ottawa Holds CEC Specific Draw, Invites 3,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in New Express Entry Round

CEC specific draw
In a highly promising CEC specific draw for qualified professionals already contributing to the economy of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a fresh Express Entry draw on July 8, 2025, involving candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this latest draw, 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)...
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IRCC Holds Express Entry Draw July 2025, Inviting PNP Candidates

Express Entry Draw July 2025
Express Entry Draw July 2025 opened up new prospects for skilled immigrants as, on July 7, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the 354th Express Entry draw, which was the first draw of July and another calculated step in Canada's attempt to bring in highly skilled immigrants under...
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ESDC Updates LMIA Canada 2025 Processing Times: Faster Approvals for Employers Hiring Foreign Workers

LMIA Canada 2025
In a major development that works to the advantage of both Canadian employers and foreign workers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has published LMIA Canada 2025 updates that have revised Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times from July 3, 2025. These updates are the latest indication of ESDC's...
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Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Program Unveiled to Attract French-Speaking Talent

Quebec skilled worker selection program
In a historic move to attract the best and meet regional labor demands, Quebec skilled worker selection program has officially launched a new selection plan for skilled workers through the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ). The new scheme was unveiled by Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge, bringing more...
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Alberta AAIP Draws 2025: Province Invites Over 130 Candidates in Two Targeted Streams

Alberta AAIP Draws 2025
In a forceful bid to assist mainstay industries and to resolve labor gaps, Alberta AAIP draws 2025 has once again reflected the province's aggressive immigration plan through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Alberta issued the results of two focused immigration draws under the AAIP on July 2, 2025, inviting...
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