Bringing your spouse or partner to Canada through spousal sponsorship is one of the most common family immigration pathways—but it is also one of the most carefully reviewed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A genuine relationship must be clearly proven, or your Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) application may [...]
As 2025 comes to an end, Canada’s Express Entry system has made one thing very clear: not all profiles were treated equally. By analyzing the 58 Express Entry draws held in 2025, strong patterns emerge showing who was most likely to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence [...]
Canada’s C11 Entrepreneur Work Permit is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals eager to establish businesses that benefit the Canadian economy. Part of Canada’s International Mobility Program (IMP), this work permit allows business owners to operate in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship or a Labour Market Impact Assessment [...]
The Government of Canada has confirmed that the final Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments of 2025 will be issued on December 22, 2025. These year-end payments are significant, marking the last deposits before 2026 CPP and OAS increases come into effect on January 1, 2026. [...]
British Columbia continues to attract global entrepreneurial talent with its recent Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw. On December 16, 2025, the province held another selection round targeting foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish or take over businesses in BC, extending invitations through both the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Base Stream and [...]
Canada has long been a top destination for skilled workers seeking Permanent Residency (PR), with pathways like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and pilot programs for specific occupations. One such pathway, the Home Care Worker and Child Care Worker Immigration Pilots, has been a popular route for foreign nationals [...]
In today’s digital world, your professional history doesn’t exist in just one place. While Express Entry profiles and supporting documents form the backbone of a Canadian permanent residence (PR) application, public platforms like LinkedIn can also come under scrutiny by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Many applicants assume that [...]
Canada has experienced a notable population decrease in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. Between July 1 and October 1, 2025, the country’s population declined by 76,068 people (-0.2%), marking the first population decrease in a single quarter this year. This shift is primarily [...]
Canada’s immigration landscape is evolving rapidly. As we move into 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasingly targeting candidates who can contribute to the Canadian economy and fill critical labour shortages. If you’re planning your move to Canada, understanding these trends can significantly boost your chances of success. [...]
Canada is actively promoting Francophone immigration outside Quebec, aiming to increase the share of French-speaking PR admissions to 10.5% by 2028, up from 8.5% in 2025. Even candidates with NCLC Level 5 French proficiency—an intermediate level—have multiple pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency (PR), giving them an advantage over English-only applicants. [...]
