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Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits

Quebec employers and foreign nationals in the regions of Montreal and Laval will continue to be unable to apply for or renew work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The province’s immigration authority has extended

Quebec imposes French proficiency requirement on foreign workers

Foreign workers with three years’ work experience in Quebec will need to meet a French language proficiency requirement. Starting December 17, 2025, foreign nationals with three or more years of work experience in Quebec will need to meet a spoken French

Quebec to close permanent residence pathway for temporary foreign workers and international student graduates

Quebec is ending one of its most popular pathways to permanent residence. On November 6, the government announced that it would be closing the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), and ending the two streams that fall within it: The Quebec Graduates stream;

IRCC exempts graduate students from study permit cap, offers two-week application processing for doctoral students

Master’s and Doctoral degree students applying to study at public institutions in Canada will be exempt from Canada’s study permit cap starting January 1, 2026. Graduate students applying for Canadian study permits on or after this date will no longer require

Amendment to Citizenship Act passes major legal milestone, comes one step closer to expanding eligibility

On November 5, Bill C-3 passed its third reading in Canada’s House of Commons, coming one step closer to expanding eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent. The Bill, which seeks to remove the First-Generation Limit (FGL) rule for Canadian citizenship, would

BREAKING: Quebec announces further cuts to its immigration programs

Quebec will aim to 45,000 new permanent residents in 2025, according to the province’s latest immigration levels plan. Up to 65% of these new permanent resident admissions are to come from temporary residents already present in the province. Quebec’s immigration authority

Canada to increase provincial immigration by 66% in 2026

The federal government has set a target for 91,500 permanent resident (PR) admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2026, an increase from last year’s target of 55,000 admissions—marking a positive shift for PNP candidates across Canada. The Immigration Levels

Levels Plan: Federal government gives large increase to Provincial Nominee Program, scales back on TFWP and study permits

The Canadian federal government has boosted permanent residency spots under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), while scaling back on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. In 2026, Canada plans to admit 91,500 permanent residents through the PNP, an increase of 66% from

Canada to launch accelerated pathway for H-1B holders as part of suite of measures to attract skilled workers

The federal government has announced plans to recruit international talent and improve foreign credential recognition in the 2025 Budget. Here’s a look at some of the key highlights. A new pathway for H-1B visa holders The 2025 budget states that the

Tips for Newcomers Starting with Self-Directed Investing

Managing your own investments may be an appealing option for you as a newcomer to Canada. After all, with a self-directed investing account, you have the flexibility to make your own choices about where to put your money. In this article,

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