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November 12, 2025

Moving to Canada meant new holidays — and finding my own place within them

The holidays I didn’t grow up with taught me the true meaning of being Canadian. read more

November 12, 2025

Moving to Canada meant new holidays — and finding my own place within them

The holidays I didn’t grow up with taught me the true meaning of being Canadian. read more

November 12, 2025

Canada to increase provincial immigration by 66% in 2026

The federal government has set a target for 91,500 permanent resident (PR) admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2026, an increase from last… read more

November 05, 2025

Immigration plan slashes student visas, prioritizes economic newcomers

Canada’s 2026-2028 immigration levels plan aims to increase the number of economic immigrants coming to the country while cutting temporary migration, largely through a dramatic… read more

November 05, 2025

2025 consultations on immigration levels – final report

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engages with a wide range of stakeholders and partners from across the country to help us shape… read more

November 04, 2025

Why soft skills matter for newcomers in Canada

When newcomers think about career success in Canada, the first instinct is often to focus on credentials — degrees, experience, and technical qualifications. read more

October 28, 2025

Ottawa hopes Canadian labour will support building agenda, Hajdu says

The federal government wants to use “as much Canadian labour as possible” to achieve its infrastructure and homebuilding ambitions, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said Monday. read more

October 28, 2025

Breaking Down Canada’s Upcoming Immigration Levels Plan 2026-2028

Canada’s immigration levels plan is the federal government’s roadmap for how many permanent residents (PRs) and, more recently, temporary residents (TRs) will be admitted each year. … read more

October 21, 2025

New stats show B.C. the only province where population declined. Here’s why

B.C.’s population dropped by more than 2,400 people in the first six months of the year, according to recent StatCan data. read more

October 17, 2025

Canadian Library Workers Day 2025

Canadian Library Workers Day, the third Friday of Canadian Library Month, is a day to recognize the valuable contributions made by all those who work… read more

October 16, 2025

IRCC May Announce Higher Canada Immigration Levels Plan in November

Canada Immigration Levels Plan is one of the most anticipated announcements every year between October to November. This plan helps to shape the future of… read more

October 08, 2025

Why Do People Move To Canada? Here Are The Top 10 Reasons

In a world where people are increasingly dreaming of new horizons, Canada continues to be the ultimate destination for those seeking a fresh start. read more

September 26, 2025

Canada Is Wasting the Talent of Immigrants It Invites Here – Just Ask Your Uber Driver

Skilled professionals are being forced into the gig economy while their fields face shortages… read more