Carney Tells Newcomers to Bring Faith, Leave 'Wars and Animosities' Behind
The Prime Minister used a speech at Toronto's oldest Reform synagogue to define what Canadian pluralism demands of newcomers, and to announce the federal advisory council's first task: a targeted response to antisemitism.
Ontario's Proposed Exceptional Talent PR Stream: What We Know and What's Still Unconfirmed
Ontario floated a new permanent residence pathway for academics, researchers, and creatives in late 2025. Is the province about to launch its own version of the Global Talent visa?
Only 1 in 5 Newcomers End Up in Their Intended Job, Statistics Canada Finds
A new Statistics Canada study of more than 568,000 immigrants finds that occupational mismatch is the norm, not the exception, and that those who do land in their intended field earn nearly 50% more than those who don't.
Nova Scotia Looking to Match Express Entry Candidates Directly with Employers
The province's new Critical Vacancies initiative searches the federal Express Entry pool for candidates whose skills match urgent local job openings, then connects them with employers for interviews and potential offers.
Quebec's Population Fell in 2025 for the First Time Since the 1950s
A 51,400 drop in temporary residents, combined with deaths outpacing births for a second straight year, pushed Quebec into its first population decline in roughly seven decades.
Canada's Study Permit Fee Stays at CA$150 as Other Immigration Costs Rise
Permanent residence fees went up on April 30, but federal charges for study permits, visitor visas, and work permits stayed put. Here's the full cost breakdown international students need this year.
Alberta spent millions asking people to move there. Now a referendum frames them as a burden
Four years after launching "Alberta is Calling" to recruit workers from across Canada, the province is putting five immigration-related referendum questions to voters, including whether to charge non-permanent residents for health care and education.
IRCC breaks biweekly CEC Express Entry draw pattern as high-scoring pool swells
No Canadian Experience Class draw happened on May 12, halting a regular every-second-Tuesday rhythm. With nearly 1,800 new candidates crowding the 501–600 CRS band in two weeks, the next few rounds will tell us whether cutoffs hold or climb.
IRCC opens public consultation for 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan
Canada's immigration department is asking for open-ended feedback on how recent cuts to immigration targets have affected communities. The survey runs until June 14.
