The best cities to visit in Canada, according to travellers

CIC News The best cities to visit in Canada, according to travellers A leading authority on global travel has unveiled its list of best cities in Canada in 2025, ranked by its readers. Travel + Leisure, a global publication, publishes its World’s Best Awards survey annually, based on criteria such as sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness,…

Manitoba invites international student graduates and skilled workers in latest selection round

CIC News Manitoba invites international student graduates and skilled workers in latest selection round The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued more invitations for provincial immigration. The province gave preference to candidates who completed their education within Manitoba and foreign workers possessing skills aligned with local workforce needs. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP…

Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations for provincial immigration

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador issues invitations for provincial immigration Newfoundland and Labrador sent out more provincial immigration invitations to eligible candidates this week. Invitations were sent out through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This round of selections represents the province’s fourth selection round since having shifted…

British Columbia targets qualified entrepreneurs in latest PNP draw

CIC News British Columbia targets qualified entrepreneurs in latest PNP draw This week, British Columbia has extended more Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination to entrepreneurs seeking to immigrate to the province. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held selections through two Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams. This marks the fifth entrepreneur-focused selection…

2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented

CIC News 2025 mid-year review: major immigration policies and changes implemented Canada’s immigration landscape has shifted over the course of 2025. Many of the policy changes introduced have had significant implications for foreign nationals seeking temporary or permanent residence in Canada. In this article, we’ll review the major changes implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed?

CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…

Alberta holds two draws inviting candidates for provincial immigration

CIC News Alberta holds two draws inviting candidates for provincial immigration The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held two more draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Both draws focused on candidates in specific priority sectors. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Summary of draws, 20-25 June The AAIP held two draws…

British Columbia releases annual report on its Provincial Nominee Program

CIC News British Columbia releases annual report on its Provincial Nominee Program The British Columbia PNP (BC PNP) has just released its statistical report and year in review for 2024. The report sheds light on critical changes announced by the PNP in 2024, and the occupations, salaries, countries of origin of nominees throughout the province.…

Canada will launch new pathway to permanent residence in 2025

CIC News Canada will launch new pathway to permanent residence in 2025 Canada will launch a new permanent immigration program in 2025, based on the success of the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The EMPP is a pathway to permanent residence (PR) designed to connect skilled refugees and displaced persons with Canadian employers. Immigration,…

Alberta holds five provincial immigration draws

CIC News Alberta holds five provincial immigration draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held multiple draws from June 5 to June 19, 2025, inviting more newcomers to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates were invited based on their professional experience, in-demand skills, and ability to aid the Alberta labour market. Assess your eligibility for…