Canada will undertake a new program to transition up to 33,000 work permit holders to permanent residence over 2026 and 2027 in the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan, according to Budget 2025. The Plan will also include several other major changes: Reducing the temporary resident admissions target for 2026 to 385,000, down 43% from 673,650 for […]
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When it comes to getting permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry, foreign work experience may be even more important than Canadian work experience, according to the latest Express Entry report. The report, published on November 3, 2025, provides in-depth analysis on the Express Entry system throughout 2024, and shows that while Canadian Experience Class (CEC) […]
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Canadians born abroad will enjoy greater rights, should the most recent version of the citizenship bill become law. On Nov 3, the House of Commons voted to remove the latest amendments to Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025). Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]
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Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your own choices about where to put your money. In this article, we’ll share what self-directed investing involves, some first steps to get started, and a […]
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Canada admitted less than a third of its annual target number of international students over the first eight months of 2025. From January 2025 through August 2025, the federal government issued only 89,430 new study permits, a mere 29% of its annual target of 305,900. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated the countries and territories that require an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) for temporary residence applicants, adding four new regions, and removing six. As a result, temporary residence applicants from the four newly-added countries will be required to complete an IME while those from the removed countries will […]
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Ontario provincial nominee applicants may now see their applications returned or suspended under a wider range of circumstances. Ontario has amended Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regulations to broaden the factors that could lead to the suspension or return of applications before a nomination is issued. The update adds 13 new factors and revokes one […]
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Open work permits, which allow holders to work for almost any employer in Canada, are available for foreign nationals in specific situations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This article will cover The most common types of OWPs; Eligibility requirements for each OWP type and how to apply; and […]
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Manitoba has issued 29 invitations to skilled worker candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)—the majority of which went to candidates already in the province on facilitated work permits. All candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, based on a direct invitation […]
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Canada’s efforts to curb immigration have been working to ease rental prices and stabilize employment, according to a new report by TD Economics. In their report, Beata Caranci and Marc Ercolao found that reduced temporary resident and permanent resident admissions have accounted for a 36% slow down in projected rent increases, and nearly a full […]
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This week, Prince Edward Island held an unplanned draw, breaking with its established draw scheduled to issue invitations to candidates under the Labour and Express Entry stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). Invitations were extended to international graduates from the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège […]
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Newcomers to Ontario have much to learn about how to seek and receive care through Ontario’s publicly-funded healthcare system. We’ll discuss how to access healthcare in Ontario, both for those who qualify for Ontario’s health insurance, and those who do not. In Ontario, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and even certain work permit holders can get […]
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Over the course of 2025, most provinces and territories in Canada saw an increase in the number of permanent residence nomination slots they received from the federal government. Only Ontario and Prince Edward Island have not received additional nominations, as of the time of writing. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Under the Provincial […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 416; and Created an Express […]
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Since its establishment in 2018, the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) has empowered women and 2SLGBTQI+ people through programs that enhance meaningful participation in our economy.
We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes, we are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead, and we are protecting our communities and our country.
Starting life in Canada is exciting – and it may mean learning a few new things about money. One of them is understanding your credit score. A credit score is a three-digit number from your credit report that shows how you have managed credit. Lenders and businesses refer to it when deciding whether to approve […]
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On October 25, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Pacific Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, a multi level federal institution.
On October 30–31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EEMM) in Toronto with the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
As of October 26, the Express Entry pool contained over 2,700 fewer candidate profiles than it did on September 28. Despite a drop in total profiles, the pool has continued to grow more competitive as the number of higher-scoring candidates increased once again—most notably by 1,466 in the 501 to 600 range. From September 28 […]
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Today, in support of its 2025 G7 Presidency, Canada co-hosted the second annual Energy Innovation Forum with the International Energy Agency. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, welcomed experts from governments, major companies, startups, researchers, international finance and venture capital investors to discuss the opportunities, challenges and partnerships needed to scale up innovative energy technologies and maximize their contribution to global energy systems and security.
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $11 million toward cutting-edge, made-in-Canada carbon utilization and storage technologies.
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard announced the official start of construction of its Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel at Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Québec, and celebrated the completion of Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Baie de Gaspé, the 10th and final new search and rescue lifeboat built by the shipyard.
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, in Singapore.
Tomorrow, at a ceremony in Ottawa, General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief Warrant Officer, will deliver a formal apology on behalf of the CAF to current and former CAF members and their families who have experienced racial discrimination and racial harassment in connection to their military service.