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Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Immigration Minister

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 277 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 726; and Created an […]

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Pictou County in Nova Scotia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway

Pictou County has released its list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Located a two-hour drive from Halifax, Pictou County’s RCIP designated area includes Pictou Landing First Nation, the Municipality of Pictou County, and the towns of New Glasgow, Pictou, Stellarton, Trenton, and Westville. Assess your eligibility for the […]

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IRCC changes rules for maintained status

Canada’s immigration department has changed the rules around maintained status in the event that a temporary resident submits more than one application. Under the new rules, if a temporary resident submits a subsequent application for extension while they are on maintained status, and their initial application is refused, the applicant’s authorized period of stay will […]

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Claresholm announces RCIP designated employers and reveals who’s hiring now

Claresholm in Alberta has revealed its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community in order to apply for permanent residence (PR). Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The town of Claresholm is […]

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Canadian soldier of the First World War identified

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified a previously unknown First World War grave in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, France, as that of Captain William Webster Wilson, a Canadian soldier. The identification was confirmed through historical and archival research.

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June 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

After a quiet April, Express Entry draws have seen an uptick of activity over the month of May. In May, there were 2,511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across four draws, more than double the number of ITAs issued the month prior. Calculate your CRS score on CV+ This article will review The draws that […]

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Manitoba invites more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination

This week, Manitoba held another round of invitations for skilled workers outside of Canada to apply for a provincial nomination. Candidates were invited by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) based on their skilled work experience, candidate ranking scores, and participation in special initiatives. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams MPNP draw results On […]

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IRCC reports continued reduction in immigration application backlog

The application backlog at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady decline in recent months. As of April 30, 2025, the department reported a total number of 760,200 applications in its backlog. With the backlog standing at 779,900 just a month earlier, this represents a 2.53% reduction. This is the fifth month […]

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Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as the urban districts of Landmark and Vita. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP The […]

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