IRCC conducted 2025’s 8th Express Entry draw for Francophone candidates
On November 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for French language proficiency candidates. In round #382, IRCC
Canada introduces work permit exemptions for FIFA World Cup 2026 personnel
Canada has announced a temporary public policy exempting certain FIFA-invited foreign nationals from work authorization requirements ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The policy,
Ottawa advances citizenship reform with royal assent of Bill C-3
Ottawa has marked a significant step in modernizing citizenship legislation as Bill C-3 receives royal assent. The amendments to the Citizenship Act will allow Canadians
New Legislation Grants Citizenship Restoration to Thousands of ‘Lost Canadians’
A significant legislative change has been successfully passed into law, addressing the long-standing issue affecting a group commonly referred to as the ‘Lost Canadians.’ The
Canada struggles to retain its highly skilled immigrants
A new national analysis shows that highly skilled immigrants, those with advanced degrees or expertise in fields such as engineering, ICT, and healthcare, are twice
IRCC updates work permit eligibility rules for family members of military personnel
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has updated its operational guidelines for work-permit applications submitted by family members of military personnel, effective November 14, 2025. The
The Federal Government’s immigration cuts have become the most popular Budget 2025 measure
The Federal Government’s decision to reduce immigration targets has emerged as one of the most popular measures in the Budget 2025, garnering support from 74%
Saskatchewan’s job market demonstrates strong growth with 14,000 new positions and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Saskatchewan’s labour market demonstrated remarkable strength in October, adding 14,000 jobs compared to the previous year—a 2.3% increase that ranks second-highest among Canadian provinces. The
Ottawa updated processing times for LMIA streams
On November 6, 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
Canada set to relaunch accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders
Ottawa is preparing to relaunch an accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders and other skilled professionals as part of its 2025 Federal Budget.
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