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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Over the past year, a quiet transformation has been reshaping the way Canadian provinces and territories select newcomers for permanent residence. What used to be a more straightforward process—apply to a specific stream, meet the eligibility criteria, and wait for approval—has gradually evolved into something...
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When the Government of Canada reopened its Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots on March 31, 2025, the response was overwhelmingly immediate. By early afternoon, both the Home Support and Child Care streams had already hit their caps for the year, leaving thousands of would-be applicants...
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As of March 25, 2025, candidates in Canada’s Express Entry system will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for having a valid job offer, including offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change is outlined in the most recent Ministerial...
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