CIC News British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration This week, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have both issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). British Columbia targeted foreign entrepreneurs who have already established a new business or purchased an existing business…
CIC News IRCC invites 7500 Express Entry candidates in second draw of the week Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 7,500 ITAs to candidates in a French language proficiency draw. To be considered for this draw, candidates needed a…
CIC News Canada ranked happiest country in the G7 Canada has been ranked the happiest country among the G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and G20. 2025 World Happiness Ranking Canada ranked 18th in the global…
CIC News New Brunswick holds first provincial draws of 2025 On March 5 and 6, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first draws of the year, inviting candidates in select in-demand occupations. These recent draws follow a period of flux for the NBPNP, as the province looked to align immigration streams more…
CIC News Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new Immigration Minister Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of…
CIC News Scammers may reach out to you posing as government representatives. Here’s what you need to know A common scam to look out for, particularly as a newcomer, is fraudsters impersonating government representatives in a bid to gain access to your personal and financial information. Impersonation fraud has rapidly emerged as one of the…
CIC News Manitoba and Alberta issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination Two provinces have issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for nomination through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Manitoba issued letters of advice to apply under its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Meanwhile, Alberta…
CIC News Canada will send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025 Some Canadians and permanent residents will be invited to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency in 2025. On March 7, 2025, Canada’s immigration department announced that they would send invitations to apply (ITAs) to potential…
CIC News The top 10 universities in Canada, according to new report A total of 33 Canadian universities have made it onto the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 World Universities Ranking report. The University of Toronto made an appearance as Canada’s top-ranked university, a spot it has enjoyed since at least 2011. The University of…
CIC News Canada extends CUAET measures for Ukrainians Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for Ukrainians to receive facilitated processing of their temporary residence applications. Ukrainian nationals who are currently in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) measures and arrived in the country on or before March 31,…