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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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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Visitor visa refusals for Canada have become notably more frequent. The former Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, highlighted that new measures have contributed to refusal rates surpassing 61% for applicants from certain countries. Given this heightened scrutiny, strengthening your visitor visa application is essential. Here’s how...
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Canada is making significant changes to its immigration policies to support the construction industry and address labour shortages. The latest measures, announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller on March 7, 2025, aim to bring in more skilled workers, regularize undocumented workers, and ease restrictions for...
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For foreign nationals interested in the Permanent resident streams in Saskatchewan, recent changes to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) present a significant update. As of February 18, 2025, SINP has announced a temporary pause on all new Job Approval Forms (JAFs), directly impacting several...
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Canada is set to open new immigration pilot programs for home care workers on March 31, 2025. These Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots will replace previous caregiver immigration programs that expired in 2024 and will allow eligible caregivers to receive permanent residence (PR) upon arrival in Canada. This new initiative marks a significant...
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Canada has newly introduced two new pilot programs designed to support smaller communities and French-speaking populations outside Quebec. These initiatives—the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—are set to launch soon, offering new opportunities for skilled workers looking to settle...
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On January 21, 2025, the Government of Canada implemented new rules for open work permits (OWPs) for family members of international students and foreign workers, which could impact foreign nationals whose spouse is looking to work in Canada. The updated criteria limit family OWP eligibility...
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