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Prince Edward Island issues invitations for provincial immigration

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held one draw, issuing invitations to foreign nationals on September 19. This marks the province’s ninth draw of the year, in keeping with its pace of roughly one draw per month in

New Brunswick issues over 1,000 invitations for provincial nomination

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) held four draws between August 11 and 19, inviting a total of 1,052 candidates to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Invitations were issued through

Alberta issues over 1,000 invitations to candidates in latest PNP draws

Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has held its biggest draw of the year. On September 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited over 1,000 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Assess your eligibility for enhanced

Is study, work, and immigrate still a viable route to Canadian permanent residency?

Canada’s Express Entry pool has grown more competitive in 2024 and 2025, leading some to question whether studying in Canada is still a reliable pathway to permanent residency (PR). In fact, having studied in Canada provides significant advantages when seeking PR.

What documents do I need to apply for a discretionary grant of Canadian citizenship?

Many people born outside Canada as children or grandchildren to Canadian citizens can act now to obtain Canadian citizenship, rather than needing to wait for amendments to Canada’s Citizenship Act. These individuals (often referred to as “lost Canadians”) may apply for

Canada’s flatlining population growth reflects tightened immigration policies

Immigration cuts are showing in the latest quarterly population estimates published by Statistics Canada. Between April 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by an estimated 47,098 (or 0.1%). Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points!

Business Insurance in Canada: A Guide for Newcomers

Are you starting a new business in Canada? Congratulations – that’s something to be proud of! As you embrace this new venture, you’ll be navigating new systems and taking on more responsibilities, all while exploring a new business environment. For newcomers,

IRCC backlog continues to increase, study permit backlog surges

As of August 31, 958,850 applications remained in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) backlog. Considering that the backlog at the end of the month prior was 901,700, this marks yet another month with the backlog increasing. Consult with an experienced

Temporary resident arrivals in Canada continue to decline

Arrivals of temporary residents have declined significantly in July 2025, with worker arrivals down 37% and student arrivals down 55%, compared to July 2024.* According to the latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 18,500 new workers arrived in

Travellers to Canada face AI screening

Individuals seeking entry to Canada are now subject to AI screening when entering Canada at some land ports of entry (POEs). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has developed a new tool, the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI), to aid its officers

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