CIC News Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4 The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the…
CIC News How to get certified to teach in Canada Thinking about a career as a teacher in Canada? If so, there are specific requirements you need to meet before you land your dream job. Teaching in Canada is a regulated profession. That means that you must get certified in order to teach professionally. Like…
CIC News Manitoba invites more skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination This week Manitoba invited more foreign skilled workers to apply for provincial nominations. Candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative for their professional experience in in-demand occupations required by Manitoba’s labour market. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Provincial immigration results…
CIC News Yukon moves to new system for PR nominations Employers and foreign nationals can no longer submit applications directly to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). All applications to the YNP must now go through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Under this new pool-based system, an employer…
CIC News Saskatchewan overhauls Provincial Nominee Program, reopens intake for job offer PR pathways Foreign nationals wishing to immigrate to Canada through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will now be subject to updated eligibility criteria—with multiple streams closing. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs The SINP has made significant changes, including Resuming intake…
CIC News Manitoba holds provincial draw, Northwest Territories Nominee Program meets intake cap Manitoba has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two streams. Meanwhile, the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has provided updates on its application intake for 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Manitoba (February 21 to 28) The Manitoba…
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…