New study calls on Quebec to restore annual immigration target to 50,000

A new study is calling on Quebec’s government to restore its immigration target of 50,000 newcomers a year.  The study by the independent Institut de recherche...

Caregivers still vulnerable under new immigration rules, advocates warn

OTTAWA — Migrant workers employed in Canada as caregivers are confused by new changes to immigration programs aimed at them, with many concerned the changes could...

B.C. launches program urging entrepreneurs to start-up business in small towns

The government of British Columbia (B.C.) is launching a program that will encourage entrepreneur immigrants to set-up their business to cities which have less population and...

New report: Ontario nominated 6,850 applicants for Canadian permanent residence

Ontario issued 6,850 nominations for Canadian permanent residence in 2018 with nearly half going to candidates in the federal Express Entry system, a new report by...

Manitoba holds second Skilled Workers Overseas draw in six days

Manitoba has invited another 338 Skilled Workers Overseas candidates in the province’s second draw through the popular stream in six days.   An unspecified number of Express...

New PEI draw more than doubles number of immigration candidates invited last month

The province of Prince Edward Island has invited 199 economic immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in a draw held February...

Lawyers’ group seeks to delay dismissal of 18,000 Quebec Skilled Worker applications

An immigration lawyers’ group is seeking a court order that would force Quebec’s government to continue processing backlogged applications to the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.   The...

Canada extends application period for Post-Graduation Work Permits, drops valid study permit requirement

Ontario issues new invitations to French-speaking Express Entry candidates

Ontario has issued new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence to French-speaking Express Entry candidates.    The 61 invitations were issued February...

Parents and Grandparents sponsorship: The Super Visa option

The latest expression of interest period of Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program on January 28 saw more than 100,000 individuals try to access the required form...