Canadian payroll employment rises 0.1% in May 2025
On July 31, 2025, Statistics Canada reported payroll employment increased by 15,300 (+0.1%) in May 2025, continuing modest growth from April. Health care (+6,200), retail
IRCC enhances transparency with new officer decision notes for visa refusals
Starting July 29, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented a significant service improvement by providing officer decision notes alongside refusal letters for
Canada must reform immigration to prevent an economic crisis in 2025
Canada faces a critical immigration dilemma in 2025—torn between growing political pressure for hard caps and the economic need for skilled newcomers. Conservative leader Pierre
Canada records a 2.1% increase in non-resident visitors for May 2025, despite declining US and overseas arrivals
According to data released by Statistics Canada on July 23, 2025, the number of non-resident visitors entering Canada reached 2,310,414 in May 2025, marking a
IRCC plans mandatory language testing for key International Mobility Program work permits by 2027
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has proposed regulatory amendments to introduce mandatory third-party language proficiency testing for certain International Mobility Program work permit applicants.
Canadian immigration at a crossroads: Economic needs clash with political pressure for caps
Canada faces a critical immigration policy crossroads as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for “hard caps” amid stalled population growth of 41.5 million. Despite political
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
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
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
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
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