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March 1, 2025

Quebec extends suspension of low-wage LMIAs in Montreal, adds Laval

Quebec is extending its suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by nine months.As per an announcement by Jean-François Roberge, Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration, on February 27, 2025, the suspension will be...

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February 28, 2025

Canada extends CUAET measures for Ukrainians

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for Ukrainians to receive facilitated processing of their temporary residence applications.Ukrainian nationals who are currently in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measures and arrived in the...

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February 28, 2025

IRCC’s backlog continues to shrink in 2025

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog has dropped below one million for the second consecutive month.The total number of applications in the department’s backlog was 892,100, as of January 31, 2025.Considering that the backlog at the end of December...

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February 27, 2025

Canada announces major changes to Express Entry categories

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2025 Express Entry categories on February 27, 2025.The department introduced big changes to category-based draws, introducing a new category, and removing another.See your eligibility for category-based draws The new category announced...

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February 27, 2025

Quebec announces cap on international student applications

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Quebec announced that it will be capping the number of international student applications it receives.The province has announced that the maximum number of applications that it will receive under the Foreign Student Program is 124,760,...

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February 27, 2025

Banking Basics for Newcomers: How to Get Started in Canada

Starting a new life in Canada involves many steps—one of them is setting up your banking and getting access to your money. Having access to your money can help you manage daily expenses, pay bills, and begin building financial stability.With...

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February 27, 2025

Prince Edward Island limits Atlantic Immigration Program to workers in three sectors

To pursue permanent residency under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in Prince Edward Island (PEI), foreign nationals must now work in healthcare, construction, or manufacturing.The PEI Office of Immigration will not accept endorsement applications for workers in any other sectors,...

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February 27, 2025

OPINION: Immigration can help address Canada’s healthcare crisis – and Canadians agree, according to new survey

Health care is the top concern for Canadians, according to a recent study by CIC News. This is not surprising, as 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor, and healthcare wait times reached record levels in 2024.Join the Angus...

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February 26, 2025

IRCC announces eligibility for new Home Care Worker pathways to permanent residence

Home care workers can now get more information on the forthcoming pathways to Canadian permanent residence.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has posted more details on the forthcoming Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP)—including reduced language, work experience, and education...

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February 26, 2025

Northwest Territories Nominee Program to re-open February 27, will aim to meet application intake for 2025

Foreign nationals looking to immigrate to Canada through the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) must apply between 9 am MT on February 27 and 5 pm MT on March 6, for the 2025 intake.The NTNP will process 90 new applications,...

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