Significant changes to Canada’s spousal open work permit (OWP) framework came into effect on January 21, 2025, narrowing eligibility and introducing new conditions that practitioners must now assess carefully. These updates affect who qualifies, which occupations are eligible, and how

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated program delivery instructions for the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The instructions are posted on IRCC’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders and provide policy, procedures, and guidance for officers. The

Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) are issued in exceptional circumstances to allow individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to Canada to enter or remain in the country. While TRPs are temporary by nature, some permit holders may eventually become eligible to apply

Bias in the interview process undermines fair hiring practices and limits your ability to identify top talent. Everyone involved in interviewing is vulnerable to judgment errors, in-group favoritism, and unconscious bias. Understanding how to minimize these risks is essential for

On January 8, Québec issued its first invitations of 2026 through the Arrima portal, marking an early development in the province’s permanent selection activity this year. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) issued six supplementary

British Columbia has released updated Skills Immigration registration statistics, showing continued interest in the province’s economic immigration pathways. As of January 6, 2026, the BC Skills Immigration registration pool contains a total of 11,210 active registrations, according to the latest

Saskatchewan has announced a significant update to its 2026 application intake schedule for sectors subject to provincial caps. On January 5, 2026, the province confirmed an urgent change to the first application intake window for capped sectors under the Saskatchewan

On December 24, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a significant program delivery update affecting the International Experience Canada (IEC) program under R204(d) – C21 (Reciprocity) of the International Mobility Program. These revised instructions are intended to improve

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a pause on new application intake for the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots, citing sustained high demand and the need to prioritize existing applications. The announcement was made on December 19, 2025,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a program delivery update affecting how work experience is assessed under the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents. The update relates specifically to Stream B applicants and amends the instructions used