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2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan: Canada Confirms 380,000 PR Target, Express Entry Cuts And New Pathways
Canada has published the full details of its 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan, confirming major changes to the allocation of permanent residence places while keeping overall immigration targets unchanged. read more
November 06, 2026
2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan: Canada Confirms 380,000 PR Target, Express Entry Cuts And New Pathways
Canada has published the full details of its 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan, confirming major changes to the allocation of permanent residence places while keeping overall immigration… read more
October 29, 2026
A 2027 Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Immigration Pathways in Canada
Canada’s economy depends heavily on immigration, and corporations play a central role in shaping the flow of talent into the country. read more
October 20, 2026
Canada is supporting new projects to promote Francophone immigration and strengthen Francophone minority communities
Collaboration is essential to addressing Canada’s workforce needs and responding to the realities facing Francophone communities. read more
October 15, 2026
Supplementary Information for the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is pleased to release details on the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan (Levels Plan). read more
October 09, 2026
October is Canadian Library Month!
This month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. This year’s theme is Loud for… read more
September 30, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day recognizes the enduring impacts of the residential school system and honours Indigenous residential… read more
September 23, 2026
Anchored in Purpose, Leading Through Uncertainty: ISSofBC’s 2025–26 Annual Impact Report
In a year of change, newcomers continued to build new lives, new connections, and new futures across B.C. — and ISSofBC was there to create… read more
September 16, 2026
I Wanted to Stay in Canada. So I Learned French.
As an ambitious teen in Manila, I always knew I’d have to leave the Philippines to reach my full potential. read more
September 09, 2026
`Tectonic shift’ in immigration is decreasing city’s population
Vancouver’s population shrank by more than 8,000 people from 2024 to 2025, the largest decrease going back more than 20 years, B.C. Stats figures show. read more
September 02, 2026
Lower Mainland soccer club creates community for immigrant and refugee youth
Little Soccer Stars Club runs fox six weeks in the summer in Langley and Surrey… read more
August 26, 2026
From Fear to Belonging: Library Champions Celebrate Community and Confidence in the Fraser Valley
In early 2026, participants gathered at Terry Fox Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library) to celebrate the completion of a cycle of the Library Champions Project for newcomers in Maple… read more
August 18, 2026
My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
When I told my grandfather I was accepted into my PhD program, he disappeared into the basement and returned with a worn black briefcase. Inside… read more