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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…

Prince Edward Island extends invitations to provincial immigration candidates

CIC News Prince Edward Island extends invitations to provincial immigration candidates On June 19, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to candidates through three immigration pathways. This latest draw—the province’s sixth this year—includes PEI’s first entrepreneurial invitation of 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams PEI’s latest draw…

Alberta invites provincial nominee candidates in latest selection round

CIC News Alberta invites provincial nominee candidates in latest selection round The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued more invitations for provincial immigration this week. The province held a draw on June 3, 2025, and focused on immigration candidates who had job offers from Alberta employers in the health care sector. A total of…

Alberta invites more PNP candidates in latest series of draws

CIC News Alberta invites more PNP candidates in latest series of draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to provincial immigration candidates in several draws which took place over the course of two weeks. The province’s candidate selection process covered six immigration pathways, focusing on pre-identified priority sectors, healthcare…

Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws

CIC News Newfoundland and Labrador issues first invitations through new EOI system, New Brunswick holds multiple draws Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its first round of invitations to candidates through its newly-launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The province transitioned to an online EOI system in February 2025. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs…

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island invite candidates to apply for provincial immigration

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…

Manitoba and Alberta issue invitations to apply for provincial nomination

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…

What Ontario PNP pathways to permanent residence are currently open?

CIC News What Ontario PNP pathways to permanent residence are currently open? If you’re seeking Canadian permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), you may have noticed that the OINP has issued only 4 invitations to apply for nomination in 2025—a far cry from the 14,760 invitations the OINP issued during the first…

Alberta holds first provincial selection of 2025, New Brunswick provides processing updates

CIC News Alberta holds first provincial selection of 2025, New Brunswick provides processing updates The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued invitations to apply to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in its first draw of 2025. Candidates were invited with consideration to their professional skills and experience, and/or ties to Alberta. In addition, New…

British Columbia and Manitoba issue provincial nominations, Alberta provides candidate pool updates

CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba issue provincial nominations, Alberta provides candidate pool updates This week, British Columbia and Manitoba issued more invitations to candidates hoping to secure provincial nominations. Candidates were invited through economic streams for their confirmed employment, education, or intention to open a business in their chosen province. In addition, Alberta has…