Canada saw a slight increase in new permanent residents under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in February compared to January, but overall performance this year has been slow. Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 3,735

Start-up Visa (SUV) entrepreneur immigration to Canada slowed in February, with a 14.3% drop in new permanent residents from January, aligning with the overall decline in Canadian immigration. However, despite this dip, the numbers were significantly higher than the same

As of April 17, 2024, the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) has temporarily stopped accepting new applications in the Accommodation and Food Services sector. The NSPNP, which offers opportunities for workers in this industry to move to the province

On April 16, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates in the general draw and to candidates with work experience in

On April 11, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an increase in fees for all permanent residence applications. The decision comes as part of a routine update, which sees these fees increase every two years to manage growing

On April 9, 2024, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified candidates in tech, healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. In the

On April 9, 2024, the provincial Government of Quebec announced that the Program for Refugees Abroad (Collective Sponsorship) application period will be open from May 7 to June 4, 2024. To assist small groups of 2 to 5 individuals and

On April 4, 2024, Alberta published the update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were around 4,561 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 1,683 Rural Renewal Stream applications, 332 Tourism and Hospitality Stream applications,

On March 26, 2024, the Government of Manitoba held the 24th draw for Ukrainian candidates. In this draw, the province invited 179 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens, have a

Immigration Minister Marc Miller stated that the government’s restrictions will not affect colleges and universities that do not contribute to the over-enrollment of international students. He warned that Ottawa may intervene if provinces fail to uphold this. The government has