Provinces

Quebec has halted two key pathways for permanent residency. As of now, the province will no longer accept applications for the Quebec Experience Program – Quebec Graduates (PEQ – Diplômés) and will stop issuing invitations for the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). Both programs provide routes to permanent residency in Canada. These suspensions will remain …

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Starting September 30, 2024, the updated scoring system for Alberta’s permanent residency will be available for those seeking invitations to apply for the province’s worker immigration streams. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has introduced a new system to enhance the selection process by matching candidate profiles with the needs of Alberta’s labor market. The …

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Starting September 18, 2024, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will suspend the acceptance of new endorsement applications for the rest of the year, as the allocation for 2024 has been fulfilled. However, applications for Employer Designation will still be accepted. The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a route to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers …

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On August 30, the Government of Saskatchewan revealed two new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), targeting newcomers in the health care and agriculture sectors. Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s Immigration and Career Training Minister, explained that these new pathways are designed to better align the province’s immigration program with its …

Saskatchewan launches two new pathways in its Provincial Nominee Program for skilled workers. Read More »

Alberta’s Opportunity Stream and Rural Renewal Stream nominees might qualify for a letter of support to obtain a maximum 2-year open work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the new “Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates.” This policy applies to individuals who: Participation in this …

Alberta Temporary Measures Announced for Select Work Permit Holders | August 26,2024 Read More »

On August 16, New Brunswick announced it would cease issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The province stated that it has exhausted its entire quota of ITAs for this stream. The allocation numbers for 2024 have not been disclosed by New Brunswick. The …

New Brunswick has hit its limit for Express Entry PNP allocations. Read More »

Alberta has temporarily lifted work experience requirements for certain applicants in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) due to the wildfires. This temporary measure, which applies to the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the Tourism and Hospitality Stream of the AAIP, is designed to help workers impacted by the wildfires quickly secure new employment. The Government …

Adjustment of AAIP eligibility due to the Alberta wildfires Read More »

One of Canada’s most critical labour market shortages is in the trades sector. A recent study by Statistics Canada highlights that the national labour market is experiencing “downward pressure” due to a surge of retirements among baby boomers (those born between 1955 and 1965). As a result, Canada’s labour force participation rate has dropped to …

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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will launch a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system to streamline its selection process. This change is designed to improve efficiency and better match Alberta’s immigration needs with the local job market. Under the new EOI system, candidates will indicate their interest in moving to Alberta through a points-based …

New Alberta Immigration Expression of Interest (EOI) System Starting September 30 Read More »

The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills in British Columbia recently introduced new measures to enhance the integrity of the province’s international student program. New Protections and Higher Standards According to a release from the Ministry, these measures include new protections and higher standards for designated learning institutions (DLIs) in the province. One key …

British Columbia’s new guidelines will restrict international student enrollment. Read More »