Blogs

Canada updates its Parents and Grandparents Program for 2025, raising minimum income requirements to reflect living costs. Sponsors must meet thresholds for 2022–2024; lottery selection limits available spots.

Canada raises settlement fund requirements for RCIP and FCIP by over 30%, impacting aspiring immigrants to rural and francophone communities.

Canada raises Atlantic Immigration Program settlement funds for 2025. Single applicants now need $3,815, reflecting rising living costs across provinces.

Explore Canada’s International Experience Canada program, offering youth from partner countries work permits without LMIA for career and travel opportunities.

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 320 immigration invitations via NLPNP and AIP, using its new EOI system to attract skilled workers amid labour needs.

Newfoundland and Labrador has issued immigration invitations under its employer-driven Atlantic Immigration Program, helping skilled foreign workers and graduates settle quickly.

Manitoba PNP held two July 10 draws, inviting 67 candidates 40 international graduates, 27 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination.

BC issued new BC PNP invitations for entrepreneurs on July 8, 2025, through the EI Base and Regional streams, targeting experienced business professionals for economic growth.

Alberta held five AAIP draws from June 5–19, 2025, targeting skilled workers in priority sectors, healthcare, tourism, law enforcement, and tech, with thousands of spots still open.

Canada reopens the Parents and Grandparents Program, sending 17,860 invitations for permanent residency starting July 28, 2025, reuniting families across the country.

Manitoba temporarily pauses new Employer Services applications under MPNP from July 4 to August 5, 2025, affecting employers and skilled foreign workers.

Brandon unveils its first list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, opening pathways for skilled foreign workers in Manitoba.