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December 21, 2025

New Brunswick resumes PNP invitations with first draw of December

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has held its first provincial nomination invitation round since November 16, 2025, issuing new invitations on December 9, 2025.The province issued 110 invitations through both the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the...

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December 21, 2025

Manitoba invites skilled workers in Canada and overseas in latest MPNP draw

Manitoba has issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) under the Skilled Worker Stream on December 18, 2025.The invitations went to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas...

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December 20, 2025

Entrepreneurs welcomed in British Columbia’s latest provincial immigration draw

This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held another selection round targeting entrepreneur for provincial nomination.Invitations were extended to candidates through two of the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration category pathways.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streamsDraw resultsOn December...

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December 20, 2025

PEI invites skilled workers and international graduates in final scheduled draw of the year

On December 15, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.This latest draw prioritized individuals employed in occupations and priority sectors that deliver strong economic benefits to the province.Assess...

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December 19, 2025

International Experience Canada starts 2026 season as work permit pools open

International Experience Canada (IEC) pools have officially reopened, allowing eligible foreign youth to submit a candidate profile for the 2026 season.Under the program, citizens from 36 select countries (aged 18–30 or 18–35) can live and work in Canada for up...

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December 19, 2025

Canada closes Start-up Visa Program, will launch new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs.On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for...

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December 19, 2025

Home care worker pathways to permanent residence won’t re-open in 2026

Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Canada’s home care worker pilots will not be able to apply in 2026.In Ministerial Instructions published in today’s Canada Gazette, the immigration department wrote that it will accept no new applications under these pilots,...

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December 19, 2025

British Columbia becomes first province to announce its nomination allocation for 2026

British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has announced its 2026 nomination allocation, and it is lower than the province requested for the year.It is the first province to do so, with more expected to follow suit in the coming weeks...

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December 19, 2025

Four lessons from Express Entry’s largest draw ever, so you can catch the next one

In periods of huge invitation issuances, prepared candidates thrive, while others miss out on their opportunity to immigrate—regardless of their CRS score.In the last 30 days, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more than 30,000 invitations to apply...

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December 18, 2025

Planning Your Move to Canada: A Simple Newcomer Checklist

If you are planning a move to Canada, a bit of preparation may help your transition feel smoother. There are a few practical areas to look at before you leave, such as reviewing your work documents, getting financially ready, learning...

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