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Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations

CIC News Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added…

AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities

CIC News AAIP invites workers intending to settle in rural communities Alberta has retroactively published its final draw of February, inviting workers holding job offers in rural in-province communities to apply for provincial nomination. This most recent draw (February 26) followed closely on the heels of a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw taking place just…

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

CIC News Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer…

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

CIC News Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify…

Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems

CIC News Increase your PR prospects by taking advantage of Canada’s various Expression of Interest systems Many Canadian immigration programs use an expression of interest (EOI) system to select candidates for permanent residence (PR). Canada’s immigration system allows candidates to submit EOIs across multiple immigration programs, effectively allowing those seeking PR to boost their chances…

Ottawa places first among North American cities in new quality of life rankings

CIC News Ottawa places first among North American cities in new quality of life rankings Newly released data designates Ottawa as Canada’s most livable city for 2026, providing a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Ranking 28 on a global scale, Ottawa also takes the top spot across all of North America…

How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions

CIC News How to work immigration benefits into your New Year’s resolutions New Year’s resolutions can be powerful vehicles to aid and advance your immigration journey. The surges of motivation that mark the start of the year can work two-fold: both to help you meet your personal goals and to increase your eligibility and competitiveness…

OPINION: Five things I wish I had known before I moved to Canada as a permanent resident

CIC News OPINION: Five things I wish I had known before I moved to Canada as a permanent resident I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022. There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work, or study anywhere in the country,…

Entrepreneurs welcomed in British Columbia’s latest provincial immigration draw

CIC News Entrepreneurs welcomed in British Columbia’s latest provincial immigration draw This week, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held another selection round targeting entrepreneur for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to candidates through two of the province’s Entrepreneur Immigration category pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results On December…

Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7

CIC News Strategies for improving your French language skills: Getting from an NCLC 5 to NCLC 7 Reaching a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 7 in French, will greatly increase your chances of getting Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Obtaining an NCLC level 7 in your secondary official language…