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January 31, 2026

Saskatchewan hits cap for worker nominations in three sectors

As of January 20, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) officially reached its job position limits for all capped sectors, for its first intake window.The SINP’s capped sectors include accommodation and food services, retail trade, and trucking.Its first intake window...

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January 30, 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador to connect foreign workers with employers in upcoming virtual immigration fair

On February 11, between 6–10 p.m. GMT, the Newfoundland and Labrador government will run a virtual immigration and job fair for all interested audiences.The event will cater to foreign skilled workers interested in immigrating to Canada, who will have a...

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January 30, 2026

Six healthcare jobs being prioritized for permanent residence, requiring two years of college or less

Having work experience in a priority healthcare occupation can give you an advantage in pursuing Canadian permanent residence (PR).Discover your options for Canadian permanent residenceInternational student graduates of healthcare programs are more likely to get jobs in their field after...

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January 30, 2026

These new initiatives are benefitting in-Canada candidates for permanent residence

Over the last year or so, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has consistently emphasized that is prioritizing those already in Canada for permanent residence (PR).The latest Immigration Levels Plan (2026-2028) explicitly stated that its temporary resident (TR) and PR...

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January 29, 2026

New IRCC wait times: Visitor visas speed up for some, work permits drag on

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing times for temporary resident applications, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas.The immigration department's latest processing times update shows several key trends: visitor visas are mostly steady (with some...

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January 29, 2026

What to Expect in a Job Interview: A Guide for Newcomers

When applying for jobs in Canada, many employers may ask you to take part in an interview. Preparing ahead of time may help the experience feel less stressful and more manageable. Here are some tips to make things easier.Learn more...

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January 29, 2026

Coming to Canada on a study permit? Your spouse may be eligible for PR before you are

A couple may be able to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) years sooner—by having one spouse work while the other studies.If a foreign national comes to Canada on a study permit and enrolls in a qualifying study program, their spouse...

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January 29, 2026

Government instructions leave the door open for the Parents and Grandparents Program to return in 2026

Recent news coverage around the closure of the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026 does not tell the full story.While Ministerial Instructions issued by the Canadian government do explicitly state that new application intake to the program will be...

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January 28, 2026

Year in review: How did the Rural Community Immigration Pilot fare in 2025?

In the first year of its operation, the Rural Community and Immigration Pilot (RCIP) helped more than a thousand newcomers gain permanent residency (PR) and settle in 14 of Canada’s fast-developing communities.The RCIP is set to continue facilitating the immigration...

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January 28, 2026

ANALYSIS: How Canada reversed the US immigration playbook

Canada and the United States (US) both scaled back on immigration in 2025, but did so in dramatically different ways.US immigration policy under Donald Trump took a more protectionist approach, cutting back on foreign workers across the board with the...

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