Where you live now shapes your best shot at staying in Canada
Federal and provincial retention pathways are opening unevenly across the country, with rural workers getting a faster track to PR while many in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver face restrictive thresholds tied to employer offers and sector filters.
Quebec says it will reopen PEQ for two years, but key rules are still missing
Premier Christine Fréchette reversed course on Quebec's fast-track immigration program during her inaugural address. The details applicants need most, including eligibility rules and a start date, remain unpublished.
New Brunswick narrows skilled worker immigration pathway to three sectors
The province will issue invitations only to candidates in healthcare, education, and construction trades under its NB Experience pathway, citing limited nomination space for 2026.
