New Language Proficiency Requirement for Foreign Workers in Quebec
New Language Proficiency Requirement for Foreign Workers in QuebecCommencing on December 17, 2025, foreign nationals in Quebec with over three years of work experience will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in spoken French at level 4 (NCLC) to be eligible for...
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: Recent Draws and Nomination Figures
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) recently conducted multiple draws, inviting over 1,100 candidates across various streams and initiatives.Summary of Recent DrawsDraw dateWorker stream, pathway, initiative or other focus and selection parametersMinimum...
Canada’s New Study Permit Regulations for Graduate Students
Canada's New Study Permit Regulations for Graduate StudentsCommencing on January 1, 2026, Canada will implement a significant change benefiting master’s and doctoral students enrolled in public institutions. These graduate students will no longer be subject to the...
Northwest Territories Nominee Program: Third Application Intake Window Announced
The Northwest Territories is expanding its Nominee Program with a third application intake window set to open on November 10, 2025, and close on November 24, 2025. The program aims to process an additional 103 eligible applications by the end of the year.The territory...
Quebec Introduces French Language Proficiency Requirement for Foreign Workers
Foreign workers in Quebec with three years of experience will now need to meet a French language proficiency requirement starting December 17, 2025. This new requirement mandates a spoken French proficiency equivalent to level 4 on the Niveaux de compétence...
Quebec Extends Moratorium on Low-Wage Work Permits: Impact and Exemptions
Employers and foreign nationals in Montreal and Laval regions face continued restrictions on applying for or renewing work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).The province of Quebec has extended the moratorium on low-wage...
New Study Permit Regulations for Graduate Students in Canada
Starting January 1, 2026, Master’s and Doctoral degree students applying to study at public institutions in Canada will no longer be subject to Canada’s study permit cap. This change will streamline the application process for graduate students, eliminating the need...
Changes to Quebec’s Permanent Residence Pathways: What You Need to Know
Quebec is making significant changes to its pathways to permanent residence. On November 6, the government announced the closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) along with its two streams: the Quebec Graduates stream and the Temporary foreign workers’ stream....
Quebec’s Immigration Plan for 2026: Targets and Objectives
Quebec's Immigration Plan for 2026: Targets and ObjectivesQuebec has unveiled its new immigration levels for 2026, with a target of 45,000 new permanent residents as outlined in the plan presented on November 6, 2025. The province plans to admit between 43,000 to...
Understanding the Impact of Bill C-3 on Canadian Citizenship Eligibility
Recently, a significant development occurred in Canada's House of Commons regarding Bill C-3, aimed at expanding eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. The Bill, if passed, will remove the First-Generation Limit rule, allowing Canadians born overseas to pass...