The number of temporary foreign workers that are US citizens coming to Canada on a work permit has been trending downward from 2010 to 2023, according to a new report published by Statistics Canada. On the other hand, the number of US residents (who are not US citizens) obtaining work permits to enter the Canadian […]
Timmins has revealed its designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The RCIP and the FCIP are employer-focused pathways. All foreign nationals need a job offer from a designated employer to be eligible for these PR pathways. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Designated […]
The town of Claresholm has revealed its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The town is located in southern Alberta, and it’s participating in the RCIP with a 25 kilometres boundary that includes the hamlet of Granum and the town of Stavely. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The […]
International Experience Canada (IEC) applicants already in the country can now have their work permits mailed directly to them if they meet specific criteria. Prior to this change, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would not mail work permits to Canadian addresses, meaning that IEC work permit holders already in Canada would need to exit […]
Sault Ste. Marie is the latest community to release its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, foreign nationals can apply for Canadian permanent residency if they have a job offer from a designated employer, along with meeting the pilot’s other requirements. Assess your eligibility for the RCIP […]
Unconstitutional legislation preventing lost Canadians from gaining citizenship remains on the books. On April 22, 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline to Nov 20, 2025 for the federal government to amend the Citizenship Act’s first generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen […]
The door has closed for international graduates seeking nominations from the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The BC PNP closed two graduate streams, and had planned to open three new streams in 2025 to replace the earlier ones. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams But on 14 April, 2025, the province suspended […]
The municipal government of Thunder Bay has announced eligible occupations to receive permanent residence (PR) on arrival through its participation in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Under the RCIP, a foreign national must have a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community in order to apply for permanent residence. Assess your […]
North Okanagan-Shuswap has published its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The priority sectors are Health; Education, Law and Social, and Community and Government Services; Sales and Service; Trades and Transport; and Manufacturing and Utilities Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration North Okanagan-Shuswap’s eligible occupations for […]
The Liberal Party of Canada has won the 2025 federal election. The Liberal Party is expected to form a minority government. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! As leader of the Liberal Party, Mark Carney is expected to be invited by the Governor General to assume the role of Prime Minister […]
