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Express Entry: IRCC invites more PNP candidates

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 725 ITAs to candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 667, and to […]

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Iranians in Canada can still apply for special open work permits

Some Iranian nationals will continue to be able to apply for special work permits. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a temporary public policy which applies to Iranian nationals in Canada who arrived in Canada on or before February 28, 2025. The policy applies to Iranians with valid temporary resident status who are […]

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Minister Anandasangaree and leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council announce next step for a permanent national space for Indigenous Peoples

An announcement about a permanent national space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs will make the announcement with leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and the Métis National Council.

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Government of Canada launches the next phase of the National Skilled Trades advertising campaign to promote careers in the skilled trades

Canada’s economy relies on skilled tradespeople. We need workers who are ready and willing to build the country’s housing supply and grow our clean economy. Yet, demographic shifts and high retirement rates are creating a demand for more skilled trades workers, and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in these in-demand professions.