Year: 2024

In a busy week for Canada’s immigration system, four provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—issued invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These nominations were extended to candidates selected based on various factors, including education, employment experience, and professional skills. Here’s a breakdown of […]

This past week, four Canadian provinces – Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta – extended invitations to candidates through their respective provincial immigration programs. These provincial nomination draws are part of Canada’s ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and demographic challenges through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Notably, each […]

Ontario, Canada’s most popular destination for newcomers, offers several pathways to permanent residency (PR) for temporary residents through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This program is part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows Ontario to nominate candidates to help address local labor market needs and demographic challenges. […]

In a landmark announcement, the Northwest Territories (NWT) has reached its nomination cap for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for the first time in 2024. On July 22, the territory revealed that it had exceeded its cap of 300 nominations for the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP), allocated by Immigration, […]

British Columbia and Manitoba have announced the results of their most recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting skilled workers to help fill in-demand roles in their respective provincial labor markets. The PNPs, designed to support economic immigration, target candidates with the skills and experience needed to meet the unique […]

In the first week of August, three Canadian provinces have issued invitations for immigration through their respective programs. British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec have invited skilled candidates to apply, strengthening their commitment to attracting international talent. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)British Columbia invited over 144 candidates to apply for […]

Alberta is addressing a critical shortage in its trades industry with new incentives aimed at skilled immigrants. According to a recent Statistics Canada report, Canada is experiencing a significant decline in its labour force participation due to the retirement of baby boomers, creating an urgent need for workers, particularly in […]

Canada remains committed to bolstering its workforce by attracting skilled healthcare professionals to address ongoing shortages. In addition to the federal government’s efforts, several provinces have introduced financial incentives to lure healthcare workers, ranging from tuition rebates to licensure reimbursements. Below is an overview of the incentives offered by key […]

This week, three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—issued provincial nominations to candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These nominations allow selected candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada based on their work experience, skills, and education. Each province’s PNP operates its own scoring system to assess the […]

British Columbia (B.C.), Quebec, and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have conducted new rounds of invitations for their provincial immigration programs between August 17 and 23, 2024. These invitations were issued through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in B.C. and PEI, while Quebec followed its own immigration process. Each province aims to […]

In response to the recent wildfires affecting Alberta, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily waived work experience requirements for certain applicants. This change, effective from July 19, 2024, to November 30, 2024, is aimed at workers whose employment has been impacted by the fires, allowing them to quickly […]

On August 16, 2024, the province of New Brunswick announced that it has reached its full allocation of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). As a result, no new ITAs will be issued for the remainder of the year. While the […]

As of August 31, 2024, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) has officially concluded. Communities had until July 31 to submit recommendations for candidates to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the final date for submitting permanent residence (PR) applications was August 31. The RNIP, which launched in […]

In the latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—have issued invitations to potential immigrants. These invitations mark another step in Canada’s shared responsibility for immigration between the federal government, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and provincial authorities. Each province […]