A new report from Statistics Canada suggests that non-permanent residents (NPRs) play a far smaller role in Canada’s housing market than public perception might suggest, despite ongoing debates around immigration levels and housing affordability.According to the report (released on December...
Publicly visible information on your LinkedIn profile can be reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and has the potential to affect the final decision on your Express Entry application.As a practical measure, ensure your LinkedIn profile is accurate,...
Competition has finally begun to ease in the Express Entry pool, in the face of large draws and consistent candidate selections.Competition has finally begun to ease in the Express Entry pool, in the face of large draws and consistent candidate...
Canada’s immigration backlog has topped one million applications, and the proportion of backlogged Express Entry applications has grown by 29% relative to the preceding month.The study permit backlog decreased for the first time since July 2025.Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada...
Canada’s population declined in the third quarter of 2025, according to newly-released preliminary estimates by Statistics Canada.Between July 1 and October 1, 2025, Canada’s population decreased by 76,068 (-0.2%).This is the first time Statistics Canada’s quarterly population estimates have shown...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to haveA...
The federal government has granted British Columbia an additional 960 spaces for provincial nomination in 2025, a portion of which will go toward waitlisted International Post-Graduate (IPG) applications.This brings the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP’s) total nomination allocation...
Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, Canada will be hosting 13 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Toronto and Vancouver.Whether you’re planning to cheer your team on at the FIFA World Cup 2026 or attend as a volunteer or...
Arrivals under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have hit a new low, according to the most recent government data.On December 16, IRCC published the most recent monthly arrival data, showing that only 3,215 new TFWP work permit holders arrived...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 5,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...
