Canadian Immigration News

Due to record growth in the technology sector and resulting need for skilled labour, the Canadian province of Alberta has introduced a new immigration program to recruit technology workers.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the Canadian government's new immigration priorities on his official website on December 16, 2021.

IRCC invited 392 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a draw held on January 5, 2022.

New fees for processing immigration applications to Quebec for permanent and temporary stays are in effect as of January 1, 2022.

IRCC invited 746 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in its latest draw on December 22, 2021. In addition, IRCC has confirmed Canada has broken its record by welcoming 401,000 immigrants this year.

Ontario plans to welcome 100 immigrants over the next two years under a program for foreign entrepreneurs.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply to candidates from all Employer Job Offer streams on December 7.

The December 10 Express Entry draw is the seventh in a row to target Provincial Nominee Program candidates.

A new pilot program launched under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program aims to attract foreign workers for in-demand jobs.

Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs have had a busy last two weeks.