Today’s Healthcare & Social Express Entry draw issued 1,000 invitations at 476 CRS, signalling a tighter year-end selection for key healthcare and social occupations. Two very different candidate profiles—one relying on Canadian study and experience, the other on bilingual skills
On December 10, 2025, IRCC issued 6,000 Canadian Experience invitations at CRS 520, the largest CEC draw of the year and the second-lowest CEC cut-off. With 81.5% of the annual Express Entry target already met and only 21 days left,
Canada has announced a new Express Entry category and 5,000 reserved PR spots for foreign-trained doctors with recent Canadian work experience or job offers. The measures aim to stabilize the healthcare system and address growing shortages, especially in underserved areas.
The federal government is investing about 3.6 million dollars in four new projects under the Francophone Immigration Support Program and confirming ambitious admission targets for French speaking permanent residents outside Quebec, rising from 9 percent in 2026 to 10.5 percent
Ontario has suspended its Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream due to widespread concerns over misrepresentation and fraud. All outstanding applications will be returned with fees refunded. Applicants can explore other OINP streams as alternatives while the program undergoes reform. Experts
A joint federal study following 2010-2020 arrivals shows that around 63 percent of economic principal applicants who intended to work as nurses were actually in nursing jobs by 2021, while about one-quarter were in lower-skilled roles or not working. At
Ontario has implemented sweeping changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) starting July 1, 2025, introducing a new employer-led portal, in-person interviews, and increased authority to return applications. These updates enhance program integrity and prioritize job-ready applicants aligned with Ontario’s
IRCC’s forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 reveals a $1.49 billion drop in total expenses, with deep cuts to immigrant and refugee integration programs and a moderate increase in spending on temporary workers and international students. This realignment
Canada has once again adjusted its immigration strategy to better align with evolving labour market needs. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced new Express Entry categories for 2025, including a major addition—an education category.
