Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Rules
At a Glance 238 invitations issued on July 24, 2025, under Quebec’s new Skilled Worker Program. Priority given to candidates with French level 7+ and …
Get Permanent Residence: Canada’s New Francophone Community Pilot
At a Glance New community PR pilot for French speakers launched July 2025 First 3 hubs open: NB, MB, BC — with quotas from 40–60 spots Clear checklist …
Act Now: Canada Widens Low-Wage LMIA Ban Across 26 CMAs
At a Glance Effective July 11, 2025, low-wage LMIA applications are banned in 26 urban regions, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. H …
Quebec Sponsorship Cap Reached: Steps to Prepare for 2026
At a Glance Cap set at 13,000 sponsorship undertakings for 2024–2026. 10,400 spots for spouses and adult children reached by July 9, 2025. Intake for …
Act Fast: Canada Delays PGWP Program Removal to Early 2026
At a Glance Canada postponed the removal of 178 study programs from PGWP eligibility to early 2026. This gives students extra time to graduate and app …
Understand Quebec’s New Skilled Worker Criteria: Act Now to Qualify
On June 26, 2025, Quebec introduced new criteria for its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ), affecting thousands of potential immigrants. These u …
Canada Updates PGWP: 119 New Programs Added, 178 Removed in 2025
Canada has announced substantial changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program that could reshape the future of thousands of international …
Canada Slows Down: Immigration Tightening Shrinks Population Growth
In the first quarter of 2025, Canada’s population grew by just 0.6%. It's the lowest rate in four years. The reason? Immigration rules are getting tig …
Explore LMIA-Exempt Canadian Work Permits for 2025: Who Qualifies?
Canada's complex work permit system often deters both skilled workers and employers. The standard route, through the Labour Market Impact Assessment ( …