Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan: Big Changes Ahead for Temporary Residents and Permanent Residency Pathways Key Highlights Up to 33,000 work permit holders will be transitioned to permanent residence between 2026 and 2027. Temporary resident admissions target for 2026 is set at 385,000 — a significant drop from 2025. International student admissions target for 2026 … Read more
Express Entry 2024 Report: Why Foreign Work Experience May Be More Valuable Than Canadian Experience Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases a detailed report on the Express Entry system—and the 2024 edition delivers some surprising insights. One of the biggest takeaways? Foreign work experience played a more critical role in receiving an … Read more
Canada on Track to Miss 2025 Study Permit Target: What It Means for International Students Over the first eight months of 2025, Canada has admitted less than a third of its targeted number of international students—a significant shift that reflects tighter policies and a broad recalibration of the country’s immigration priorities. If you’re planning to … Read more
Canada Updates Immigration Medical Exam Requirements for Temporary Residents: New Countries Added and Removed If you’re planning to come to Canada on a temporary basis—whether to work, study, or visit—you’ll want to stay up to date with the latest requirements. As of November 3, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is revising its list … Read more
Ontario PNP Tightens Rules: New Factors That Could Lead to Application Suspension or Return If you’re planning to immigrate to Ontario through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), there are some important updates you’ll want to be aware of. As of October 31, 2025, the Ontario government has expanded the list of reasons why an … Read more
How to Get an Open Work Permit in Canada: Types, Eligibility & Application Process Looking to work in Canada without being tied to one employer? An Open Work Permit (OWP) might just be your ticket. These permits give foreign nationals the flexibility to work for most Canadian employers—without needing a specific job offer. In this … Read more
Manitoba PNP Draw: 29 Skilled Workers Invited Under Strategic Recruitment Initiatives Manitoba issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Skilled Worker Stream on October 31, 2025. Most invitations went to candidates already in Manitoba on facilitated work permits under a special public policy. Invitations were distributed across five strategic recruitment categories, including … Read more
How Canada’s New Immigration Policies Are Slowing Rent Increases and Stabilizing Jobs Canada’s evolving immigration policies are having a noticeable impact on the economy — and for once, it’s not all about numbers on paper. A new TD Economics report suggests the federal government’s move to scale back immigration is already easing pressure on housing … Read more
PEI PNP Issues Surprise Invitations to International Graduates in October 2025 Draw Prince Edward Island held an unscheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27, 2025. 159 invitations were issued under the Labour and Express Entry streams. The draw specifically targeted international graduates currently living and working in PEI. This was the second PEI … Read more
Provincial Nominee Program Allocations See Boost Across Most Provinces in 2025 Immigration is a big part of what keeps Canada thriving — from growing our economy to supporting essential industries. That’s why the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) plays such a vital role in ensuring skilled newcomers can settle and succeed in communities across the country. … Read more