- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada’s unemployment rate declines to 6.9% as the job market shows signs of recovery in June 2025
According to the latest Labour Force Survey released on July 11, 2025, Canada’s job market demonstrated positive momentum with employment increasing by 83,000 (+0.4%) in
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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IRCC updated proof of funds requirements for certain Express Entry applicants
On July 7, 2025, IRCC updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada’s immigration target faces significant shortfall as temporary residents continue to rise
Despite federal efforts to reduce Canada’s temporary resident population to 5% of the total population by 2026, current trends indicate this goal remains elusive. The
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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ESDC updated processing times for LMIA streams
On July 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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IRCC unveils new foreign worker stream for agriculture and fish processing sectors to address labour shortages
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced plans to develop a specialized foreign labour stream targeting critical workforce gaps in Canada’s agriculture and fish
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada immigration rejection rates increase by 61%
Canada’s immigration system is experiencing an unprecedented rise in application refusals across multiple streams, with official data revealing a 61% increase in rejections for applicants
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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BC PNP releases the 2024 Statistical Report: Federal cuts impact immigration program despite regional success
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has published the 2024 Statistical Report and Year in Review, revealing significant challenges amid federal immigration reductions.
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada streamlines the pathway for international teachers with a new initiative
In collaboration with World Education Services (WES), Pathways to Teach Canada has launched a comprehensive initiative to facilitate the integration of foreign-trained teachers into Canadian
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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IRCC implements revised work permit processing procedures for the IEC program following border policy modifications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a significant modification to the work permit application process for International Experience Canada (IEC) participants currently in
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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ESDC published updated processing times for LMIA applications
On June 10, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
