What’s Really Happening with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Permits in 2025? Key Highlights: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre claims the government exceeded its TFWP “cap” — but that claim is misleading. The 82,000 figure is a target for new arrivals, not a hard cap on total work permits. Only 33,722 new foreign workers entered Canada in … Read more
Quebec Issues 231 Invitations Under the Skilled Worker Selection Program: What You Need to Know On August 28, 2025, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) extended 231 invitations to immigration candidates interested in settling in the province. These invitations were part of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (known in French as Programme de … Read more
New LMIA Advertising Rule Requires Employers to Use Job Bank’s “Direct Apply” Feature If you’re a Canadian employer looking to hire a foreign worker through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, there’s an important update you need to know. As of now, using the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s Job Bank is no longer … Read more
Ontario’s “As of Right” Framework: Faster Labour Mobility for Certified Workers Starting 2026 Big news for workers across Canada! Ontario is about to make it much easier for certified professionals from other provinces to begin working in the province—without the long delays we’ve seen in the past. Thanks to a new legislative change called the … Read more
Manitoba PNP Draw: Over 3,300 Candidates Invited in September 2025 Manitoba continues to roll out the welcome mat for skilled newcomers! In its latest round of provincial selections, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited more than 3,300 international graduates and skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination. This is great news for folks … Read more
Express Entry Draw: 4,500 Invitations Issued for French-Speaking Candidates In an exciting update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), another round of Express Entry invitations has been issued—this time with a special focus on candidates who are proficient in French. If you’re a francophone interested in immigrating to Canada, this draw might be a … Read more
Ontario PNP Issues 1,893 Invitations in Targeted September 3 Draws Ontario continues to lead the way in welcoming skilled newcomers to Canada. On September 3, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held two targeted draws, inviting 1,893 candidates to apply for permanent residency under its Employer Job Offer streams. If you’re currently living in … Read more
Northwest Territories Increases NTNP Nomination Spaces for 2025 Great news if you’ve been eyeing permanent residency through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)! The territory has just received an extra batch of nominations for 2025, making room for even more skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and Francophone applicants to make the Northwest Territories their new home. Key … Read more
Quebec Invites Skilled Workers in Regulated Professions Under PSTQ: What You Need to Know Great news for skilled professionals looking to build a future in Quebec! The province has just issued a new round of invitations for permanent selection under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, or PSTQ). What makes … Read more
Canada Issues 1,000 ITAs to CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw IRCC issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on September 3, 2025 Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 534 Candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before August 14, 2025 This was the … Read more