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Canada overhauls eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits
Canada

Canada overhauls eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits

The Canadian government has made changes to which educational programs can lead to a work permit upon graduation. On 25 June, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made substantial changes to the eligible fields of study for Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP), in order to reflect updated labour market demands in 2025. Students in 119 new […]

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US Green Card vs Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers
Canada

US Green Card vs Canadian permanent residency for skilled workers

If you’re a foreign skilled worker with the intention of immigrating, you might be deliberating between the US green card and Canadian permanent residency (PR). The primary economic immigration pathway for skilled workers interested in immigrating to the US is through the employment-based green card. When it comes to Canada, Express Entry is the predominant immigration pathway for […]

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Prince Edward Island extends invitations to provincial immigration candidates
Canada

Prince Edward Island extends invitations to provincial immigration candidates

On June 19, 2025, the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued invitations to candidates through three immigration pathways. This latest draw—the province’s sixth this year—includes PEI’s first entrepreneurial invitation of 2025. Draw categories Number of invitations issued Labour Impact/Express Entry 51 Work Permit Entrepreneur 1 PEI’s latest draw issued a total of […]

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Canada Revenue Agency makes it easier for newcomers to access benefits
Canada

Canada Revenue Agency makes it easier for newcomers to access benefits

Newcomers can now apply for some benefits more easily. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online application process for newcomers to claim benefit and credit payments. Prior to this change, eligible temporary and permanent residents wanting to claim benefits were required to submit paper applications. There is now also a new form newcomers can submit for those […]

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Canada ranked among top 10 countries for work-life balance
Canada

Canada ranked among top 10 countries for work-life balance

Canada has been found to be one of the best countries for work-life balance, placing seventh out of 60 countries analyzed. It was the only nation across the Americas to crack the top 10 list, with all but one higher-ranking country located in Europe. These findings were published by global HR solutions provider Remote in […]

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Canada

Canada’s new immigration policies succeed in curbing population growth

Changes in immigration policy have all but halted Canada’s population growth, according to numbers released by Statistics Canada. Between January 1, 2025, and April 1, 2025, Canada’s population increased by only 20,107 (or 0.0%). The reduction in population growth was largely driven by a reduction in temporary and permanent resident admissions. According to Statistics Canada, […]

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