Residents of the Acadian Peninsula will benefit from updates to the Tracadie-Sheila Curling Club after an investment of more than $770,000 from the federal government.

The Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan will make a significant federal funding announcement that will enhance northern transportation, global trade, business development, Manitoba’s critical minerals industry, training and economic reconciliation.

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Washington, D.C. from February 4 to 6, 2025.

The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has negotiated an increase of 1,000 to its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation. Newfoundland and Labrador’s allocation under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will also be maintained at 475 spaces, bringing the total number of nominations for Newfoundland and Labrador to 2,525. Prior to its negotiations with […]

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has fallen below one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there are 942,300 applications remaining in the department’s backlog as of December 31, 2024. Given that the end of the previous month had a backlog of 1,006,500, that is a significant […]

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In their initial draw of the year, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the healthcare sector through its Labour Impact Category and PEI PNP Express Entry stream. This article will cover The details of this week’s PEI PNP draw An overview of basic eligibility […]

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The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, including open work permits (OWPs) under the Working Holiday stream. To […]

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Jan 31, 2025 marks the ten-year anniversary of Canada’s first Express Entry draw. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued over 800,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment As a pool-based online system for managing applications for permanent residency, […]

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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) immigration pathway. This new immigration pathway was first announced in March of 2024, with further details revealed in December of last year. Under this program, newcomers with an intermediate level of French ability—and who have an offer of employment in priority […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Specifically, the department has announced the launch of the Pilot, along with the communities chosen to participate. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs RCIP is a pathway for foreign nationals who: Can help fill labour shortages in […]

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Relocating to a new country is both an exciting and challenging experience. At the heart of this journey is finding the right resources and support to make the transition as seamless as possible. For newcomers to Canada, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Active Engagement and Integration Project (AEIP) is a trusted ally, offering pre-arrival services that simplify settlement and […]

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Canada’s immigration department has broadened health insurance eligibility requirements the Super Visa, making it easier for parents and grandparents to visit their families in Canada. Effective 28 January 2025, parents and grandparents applying for a Canadian Super Visa may purchase health insurance plans from non-Canadian insurers to fulfill the proof of health insurance  requirement. Prior […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed new regulations that could provide millions of dollars in compensation for victims of dishonest immigration consultants. This change is part of a number of draft regulations for a number of changes to the governance and operations of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, published in the […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that new immigration pilots for home care workers will open on March 31, 2025. These new pilots are referred to collectively by IRCC as Canada’s “Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots”. These pilot programs will replace the previous permanent residence (PR) pathways for caregivers, which have expired. Home […]

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After a relatively quiet beginning to 2025, two provinces have started inviting candidates to apply for nomination. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue invitations to apply for nomination in 2025. Manitoba was the first province to hold draws in 2025, with two held on January 9. It held its third draw of […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the provincial breakdown of its 2025 study permit allocation, outlining how many international students each province is expected to welcome, and has shared further details on the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirement. Discover your options to study in Canada According to the federal government, 437,000 study permits […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign nationals can receive open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years. To be eligible, the foreign national must have a valid profile in an expression of […]

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In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and to have […]

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The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted temporary measures in response to wild fires, and established new streams and a new expression of interest system. Assess your eligibility for Alberta’s enhanced PNP […]

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Are you new to Canada and have family living abroad? Perhaps you need to send money home from time to time? Whether you are supporting loved ones or managing your ongoing financial commitments, TD Global TransferTM may offer you a helpful solution to send money overseas.[1] Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package […]

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Those considering applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now access a list of regions where LMIAs will not be processed. On August 26, 2024, the federal government announced that it would no longer process LMIAs under the low-wage stream of the TFWP […]

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The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that spouses of foreign workers would only be eligible for spousal open work permits (SOWPs) if their spouse worked in […]

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The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 550,162 for the remainder of 2025. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced this cap in ministerial instructions posted on January 18, 2025. The cap will be effective from January 22 to December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the […]

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If you choose to use a professional immigration representative, you should ensure that your representative is legally authorized to act in that capacity. Even in the face of strict rules and fines for offenders, newcomers to Canada are often targeted by immigration scams from fraudulent consultants and representatives. The rate of incidence is high enough […]

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The tie-breaking rule can be a determining factor when it comes to a candidate receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency (PR) through Express Entry. Each Express Entry draw invites a specific number of candidates to apply for PR. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Note: To apply for PR through Express […]

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