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Quebec issues invitations to workers in regulated professions

Quebec has issued invitations for permanent selection under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This is the first time the province has targeted candidates in the regulated professions stream since it began issuing invitations under the PSTQ earlier this year. Learn

Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class candidates invited in latest draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 1,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Two ways that intentional students can work unlimited hours during academic terms

International students in Canada are typically authorized to work only up to 24 hours per week while classes are in session, but can legally work an unlimited number of hours in any of the following situations: Working on campus; or Freelancing

Ontario issues thousands of invitations for provincial immigration

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held some of its biggest draws of the year on September 2. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held three draws and issued 2,643 invitations to apply through the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, International

IRCC issues invitations to PNP candidates in first Express Entry draw of September

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 249 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Alberta issues invitations to apply under Law Enforcement Pathway

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program has held draws targeting law enforcement professionals. This is the fifth draw the AAIP has held under the Law Enforcement pathway in 2025 . Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw (13-20 Aug) On August 19,

Common English Mistakes & How to Avoid Them on your CELPIP Test

Preparing for the CELPIP Test involves more than just brushing up on your vocabulary and understanding the test format. We have compiled this useful list of common errors that many of our test-takers have made on the speaking and writing components

September 2025: State of the Express Entry pool

The number of candidates in the Express Entry pool from August 5 to August 17 has decreased by 2,472. The greatest decline in candidates was concentrated in the 481–600 score range, which saw a combined drop of 2,342 profiles. August marked

Increased fund requirements for study permits take effect

As of September 1, 2025, international students in Canada will now need to show an additional $2,260 CAD to be eligible for a study permit—bringing the total up to $22,895 CAD for a single applicant. This change applies to all international

Ontario issues hundreds of invitations for provincial nomination

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held five draws on August 28. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued a total of 468 invitations to apply to candidates with job offers in specific parts of Ontario. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams