PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets

CIC News PNPs grapple with slashed provincial immigration targets Provincial immigration ministers from both Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed their desire to welcome more immigrants than their 2025 allocation, in the face of greatly reduced provincial immigration targets. This news comes alongside the postponed re-opening of the Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program (NTNP),…

Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence

CIC News Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. The REDI will seek to…

Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK

CIC News Canadian passport holders now require an eTA to travel to the UK Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and…