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

LMIA Processing Time 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

Applying for Permanent Residency in Canada
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

Life Sciences Innovation Fund
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

Ontario immigration 2025
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

New Draws
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

Social services occupations
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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Ontario Invites 3,719 Candidates for Immigration to Ontario Under Employer Job Offer Streams to Support Regional Growth

immigration to Ontario
Immigration to Ontario moved ahead on June 3, 2025, as the province asserted its renewed firm focus on responding to labor market requirements and local development by issuing 3,719 candidates through its Employer Job Offer (EJO) Streams within its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This most recent invitation round demonstrates...
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Manitoba Continues to Welcome Skilled Workers Through Strategic Overseas Draw – May 29, 2025

Strategic Overseas Draw
Manitoba continues to exhibit its dedication to drawing skilled workers from around the world with its newest Strategic Overseas Draw. On May 29, 2025, the province conducted its 246th MPNP draw, this time specifically drawing candidates in the Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) stream. This strategic action continues to reflect Manitoba's...
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Ontario Reforms OINP with the New Worker Protection Act: What Applicants and Employers Need to Know

Worker Protection Act
On May 28, 2025, the Government of Ontario launched the Worker Protection Act within the Working for Workers Seven Act, a turning point in the development of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The innovative legislation introduces a set of welcome reforms to enhance the OINP process for both applicants...
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Japanese youth are now eligible to participate twice under the Canada IEC program

Canada IEC Program
In a bold step towards securing global relationships and enabling youth mobility, the Canada IEC Program, governed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has issued a thrilling upgrade for Japanese citizens. From April 1, 2025, Japanese youths will now be able to apply twice for the Canada IEC program—a...
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