Canada Targets H-1B Workers and Researchers While Cutting Temporary Arrivals
Ottawa is reserving immigration space for specialized workers and funding universities to recruit global researchers, but its proposed H-1B pathway remains closed pending detailed rules.
AI Resume Screening Could Deepen Job Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Employers are turning to automated screening as application volumes climb. New labour data shows why relying on those systems without human review could worsen existing gaps in credential recognition, pay, and access to skilled work.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Tourism Boom Runs Into a Labour Bottleneck
Permanent immigration programs have helped tourism businesses fill year-round roles, but their job requirements leave seasonal operators reliant on a temporary expansion of the foreign-worker program.
Calgary Rents Fall, but Students Still Face Unsafe Housing
New rental construction has created more choice across Calgary, but affordable older apartments remain scarce as student aid rules assume greater family and personal contributions.
Calgary Study Finds Foreign Credentials Recognized for 29% of Newcomers
Respondents reported high costs, long licensing processes, and pressure to accept work below their skill level. National data shows the employment gap extends beyond Calgary.
IRCC Wait Times Fall for Skilled Workers and Parents
Federal skilled-worker applications are back within IRCC’s six-month standard, while several provincial, Atlantic, Quebec, and family streams remain well above their targets.
Northwest Territories Restores 2026 Nominee Allocation and Adds August Draw
The territory can now nominate 300 people this year. Employers supporting candidates under the Employer-Driven Stream face an August 24 deadline for the newly scheduled draw.
African Countries Gain Ground Among Canada’s Permanent Resident Sources
Cameroon’s rapid rise reflects a broader change in Canada’s immigration mix, supported partly by federal targets for French-speaking newcomers outside Quebec.
IRCC Publishes 10-Step Checklist to Help Applicants Avoid Processing Delays
The guidance covers forms, translations, family details, fees and deadlines. Applicants could still face delays caused by screening requirements and high application volumes.
