Live Webinar: In Demand in Canada (2026): Credentials & Language Skills Employers Are Looking For

​Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing.  This exclusive webinar brings together WES (World Education Services) and Prometric (CELPIP) to show you exactly what Canadian employers
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Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing.  This exclusive webinar brings together WES (World Education Services) and Prometric (CELPIP) to show you exactly what Canadian employers […]

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Renting Your First Home in Canada: 5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Costs, Lease, Credit, and Scams

​A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community. For some, a short-term rental may be a good option. For others, a longer stay rental may
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A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community. For some, a short-term rental may be a good option. For others, a longer stay rental may […]

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Quebec re-opens flagship permanent residence pathway

​The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open for a two-year period, according to an announcement made by Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette. The PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise) had been an especially popular pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with Quebec study and/or work experience, prior to its suspension in October of 2024 and
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The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will re-open for a two-year period, according to an announcement made by Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette. The PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise) had been an especially popular pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with Quebec study and/or work experience, prior to its suspension in October of 2024 and […]

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Canada announces July launch for regulatory overhaul of immigration consultants

​Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an immigration application or providing immigration advice must be licensed by a government authorized body:
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Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an immigration application or providing immigration advice must be licensed by a government authorized body: […]

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New Brunswick limits immigration pathway to healthcare, education, and construction workers

​The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in one of three sectors. All new ITAs will be issued to individuals working in occupations falling under
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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in one of three sectors. All new ITAs will be issued to individuals working in occupations falling under […]

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Manitoba to prioritize select work permit holders for provincial nomination

​The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial Nominee Program candidates (TPP). All candidates who received a Manitoba Support Letter can expect to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for provincial nomination in
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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial Nominee Program candidates (TPP). All candidates who received a Manitoba Support Letter can expect to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for provincial nomination in […]

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Express Entry pool continues to become more competitive, even as pool growth slows by 60%

​Canada’s Express Entry pool added just 897 profiles between April 12 and April 26—less than half the growth seen in the previous reporting period (+2,193)—but competition at the top end continues to intensify. The 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range grew by another 250 profiles, marking the second consecutive reporting period of growth in
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Canada’s Express Entry pool added just 897 profiles between April 12 and April 26—less than half the growth seen in the previous reporting period (+2,193)—but competition at the top end continues to intensify. The 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range grew by another 250 profiles, marking the second consecutive reporting period of growth in […]

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Archives overwhelmed after Canada opens up citizenship to millions of Americans

​Archives across Canada are reporting a dramatic surge in requests, after a change in legislation granted citizenship to any American who can trace their lineage back to a Canadian ancestor. The change eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit to citizenship by descent, giving anyone born prior to December 15, 2025 with a Canadian ancestor the right to
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Archives across Canada are reporting a dramatic surge in requests, after a change in legislation granted citizenship to any American who can trace their lineage back to a Canadian ancestor. The change eliminated Canada’s first-generation limit to citizenship by descent, giving anyone born prior to December 15, 2025 with a Canadian ancestor the right to […]

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Alberta targets healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality workers in latest selection round

​Between April 15–27, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued more invitations to apply, through four provincial immigration pathways. The province extended no less than 185 invitations to healthcare, law enforcement, tourism, and hospitality professionals. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams As of the time of this writing, Alberta has conducted a total of
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Between April 15–27, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued more invitations to apply, through four provincial immigration pathways. The province extended no less than 185 invitations to healthcare, law enforcement, tourism, and hospitality professionals. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams As of the time of this writing, Alberta has conducted a total of […]

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New TR to PR pathway limited so far to submitted PR applications, dubbed “In-Canada Workers Initiative”

​Canada’s long-awaited new “TR to PR pathway” has so far been limited entirely to the fast-tracking of permanent residence applications that have already been submitted through existing permanent residence (PR) programs. In a press release published on May 4, 2026, the federal government provided the first concrete details about what it has now named the
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Canada’s long-awaited new “TR to PR pathway” has so far been limited entirely to the fast-tracking of permanent residence applications that have already been submitted through existing permanent residence (PR) programs. In a press release published on May 4, 2026, the federal government provided the first concrete details about what it has now named the […]

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