Quebec Extends Freeze on Low-Wage LMIA Applications
Quebec Extends Freeze on Low-Wage LMIA ApplicationsQuebec has recently announced the extension of its freeze on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Montreal and Laval until December 31, 2026. This decision affects employers in these regions who are...
IRCC’s Record-Breaking Provincial Nominee Program Draw in 2025
IRCC's Record-Breaking Provincial Nominee Program Draw in 2025The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw of the year, issuing a total of 714 Invitations to Apply...
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draws 47 Skilled Workers in November
On November 6, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited nearly 50 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.Candidates were invited under the Skilled Worker Stream based on having declared being invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment...
Express Entry Draws in 2025: Latest Updates and Trends
The government of Canada has recently issued a significant number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.In a recent draw, a total of 714 ITAs were issued to candidates who met...
Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to Know
Quebec Immigration Program Changes: What You Need to KnowQuebec is making significant changes to its immigration programs, affecting temporary foreign workers and international student graduates. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), a key pathway for these...
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...