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 the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream, and the New Brunswick Express Entry stream. New […]
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 PNP streams In addition, it held two more draws in the following week. In […]
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. Discover your options to study in Canada The increased competition for Express Entry invitations […]
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 discretionary grants of citizenship immediately. Get a Free Legal Consultation on Your Options for […]
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! This marks the weakest population growth rate in the second quarter of the year […]
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, understanding how to protect the business you’ve worked hard to build is an important […]
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 immigration representative For context, here is a look at the backlog over the last […]
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 Canada in July 2025. This marks a significant decline from the 29,595 who arrived […]
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 screening people seeking entrance to Canada. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special […]
For many CELPIP test takers, the speaking component is often the portion of the test that requires the most preparation. Maximizing your score on the speaking test can require some practice, but it will also be one of the most confidence-building skills in your English abilities. If you’re looking to strengthen your English-language skills, make […]
