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What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November

2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration,

Canada to increase financial support requirements for international students

Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a family of one, the minimum amount

How a Good Credit Score May Help Newcomers in Canada

Welcome to Canada! As you settle into your new home, one of the first financial steps you may want to take is to start building a credit history. Think of your credit score as a way for Canadian lenders, landlords, and

Brandon, Manitoba, reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence

Brandon has just unveiled its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba. Its community boundaries for the RCIP extend in a 25km radius, including the City of Brandon, as

University of Toronto set to host Harvard students affected by US visa uncertainty

The University of Toronto has entered into an agreement to assist Harvard international students who may have trouble re-entering the US. As part of this agreement, international students from Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), a school of public affairs at Harvard University,

The OINP can now return applications for nomination

Some applicants to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) may now see their applications for provincial nomination returned. Effective 1 July, 2025, new regulations implemented by Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will grant the province’s immigration authority

How to immigrate to Canada when you’re over 40

Skilled workers in their 40s and older have several viable pathways to Canadian permanent residency. It’s true that older skilled workers face a disadvantage in Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship application management system for immigration outside Quebec, in which

10 lesser-known and intriguing Canadian laws that defy expectations

Canada’s legal landscape holds many hidden quirks. While many statutes align with modern values, others remain curiosities of their time. As the nation celebrates Canada day, we look at 10 of the most intriguing laws—both past and present—that once shaped or

Manitoba’s PNP issues invitations to skilled workers and international students

On 26 June, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued more invitations to apply for provincial nomination to foreign nationals with a connection to the province. These individuals were foreign workers and students who were invited for their ability to contribute

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