International students planning to study in Canada will soon need to demonstrate higher financial capacity when applying for a study permit. On June 2, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the minimum proof of financial support for study permit applicants will increase as...
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On June 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan. The plan reveals the policy direction Canada has taken in years: tighter control, sector-specific reform, and a new emphasis on integrating immigration with national economic strategy. This article outlines the most...
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New Brunswick has negotiated an additional 1,500 spots under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), bringing its total immigration allocation for 2025 to 4,250. This follows an agreement with the federal government in which the province committed to welcoming up to 400 asylum claimants. In return,...
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Starting July 2, 2025, Ontario is changing how foreign nationals apply for permanent residence under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The shift affects all three Employer Job Offer streams—Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills—and places the application process in the hands of employers. From...
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A bill quietly introduced in the House of Commons earlier this month could block thousands of refugee claimants from accessing protection in Canada—many of whom are already here. What Is Bill C-2? Titled An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada...
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In March 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new public policy that gives temporary foreign workers in Canada more flexibility when changing jobs. Under this policy, eligible workers can begin working in a new job before their new work permit is approved,...
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The Canadian federal government will now accept up to 25,000 sponsorship applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2025. The change, outlined in a Ministerial Instruction published March 22 in the Canada Gazette, combines applications submitted in response to both the 2024 and...
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Following the Liberal Party’s recent electoral victory, Prime Minister Mark Carney has initiated his first round of cabinet appointments. Among the most closely watched changes is the appointment of Lena Metlege Diab as Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, replacing Rachel Bendayan.Bendayan’s brief tenure...
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As of 2025, international students in Canada face new regulatory requirements when changing schools. Under the latest policies implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), most students must now obtain a new study permit before transferring to a different Designated Learning Institution (DLI). This...
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The results are in: the Liberal Party of Canada has secured victory in the 2025 federal election and is set to form a minority government. With Mark Carney poised to become Canada’s next Prime Minister, attention is already turning to what this leadership change will...
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