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These are the occupations eligible for IRCC’s new physicians category

Some dermatologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other doctors now have a more streamlined pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR). On December 8, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced the creation of a new Express Entry category dedicated to physicians with Canadian work experience. Book a CELPIP Test Date Because category-based selection draws typically feature some of the […]

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Do I have to move to Canada to sponsor my spouse?

If you are outside of Canada currently, you may have to move to sponsor your spouse, depending on whether you are a citizen or permanent resident—however, your loved one’s ability to travel during the application process drastically changes, depending on if you use the in-Canada (Inland Sponsorship) or outside Canada (Outland Sponsorship) options. Outland Sponsorship […]

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IRCC holds largest Express Entry PNP draw of 2025

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,123 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 729; and Created an […]

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Government of Canada announces funding for community reintegration programs

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the launch of a Call for Applications for the Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations, which will provide funding to non-profit organizations that offer programs that help individuals in the criminal justice system to reintegrate into society.

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IRCC announces new Express Entry category and immigration measures for doctors

On December 8, 2025, Minister of Immigration, Lena Metlege Diab, announced three new immigration measures to make it easier for international doctors to become permanent residents in Canada. See your eligibility for all Express Entry streams Under these measures, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce: A new Express Entry category; 5,000 specially reserved […]

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G7 Joint Statement

We, the G7 Finance Ministers, held a virtual meeting on December 8, together with the Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Financial Stability Board (FSB). We were also joined by Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Finance Ministers and their representatives, from Australia, Chile, India, Mexico, and the Republic of Korea for parts of the meeting.