ESDC updated processing times for LMIA applications
On March 20, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.
Canada’s slower population growth in 2024
Canada’s population growth slowed to 1.8% in 2024, with an increase of 744,324 people, marking a decline from 3.1% in 2023. This change follows Ottawa’s
Canada streamlines the SIN process for newcomers
Service Canada has revolutionized the Social Insurance Number (SIN) acquisition process with its innovative SIN@Landing program, now available at six major Canadian airports, including Toronto
BC aims to fast-track US healthcare professionals amid growing demand
In response to healthcare workforce challenges, British Columbia is implementing measures to facilitate the recognition of credentials for medical professionals trained in the United States.
Canada’s immigration outlook 2025: Strategic shifts and new priorities
Canada’s immigration landscape has evolved significantly in 2025, with a revised target of welcoming 395,000 new permanent residents. Despite the reduction from previous quotas, the
Immigration Minister announced immigration measures to boost construction workforce and housing development
In response to Canada’s housing challenges, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced strategic immigration measures focused on the construction industry. The initiative encompasses the formation
Canada cracks down on immigration fraud with strengthened measures
As Fraud Prevention Month kicks off, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced intensified efforts to combat immigration fraud that undermines Canada’s system. In 2024, authorities
Canada injects $14.3M to support international healthcare workers’ integration
The Government of Canada has announced a $14.3 million funding initiative through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to address Canada’s critical healthcare labor shortage, which
Canada launches new Home Care Worker Immigration Pathways with reduced requirements
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have announced details for the upcoming Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots, which will launch on March 31, 2025. The
New report highlights declining rates and policy challenges in Canadian citizenship trends
A comprehensive review by the Library of Parliament reveals significant shifts in Canadian citizenship trends, with citizenship rates among recent immigrants declining between 2006 and
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