Canada’s immigration system has undergone sweeping changes in 2025. Over the course of the year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made many major announcements—from substantial changes to Express Entry to new restrictions on spousal open work permits. Taken together, the changes indicate a more targeted approach to permanent residence (PR)—prioritizing specific skills and occupations […]

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On New Year’s Day, several measures came into effect in Canada, from new provincial labour rules to the closure of a pathway for entrepreneurs. Here’s a look at the changes that just got implemented—and who they affect the most. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Graduate students no longer need a Provincial or […]

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You can maximize your vacation time in 2026 by planning around statutory holidays and aligning these days with periods of paid leave. Awareness of your employment rights as a worker in Canada and vacation allotment is crucial in determining how to plan your time off in the new year. Join the Angus Reid Forum and […]

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Choosing the right National Occupational Classification (NOC) code to categorize your work experience is one of the most important decisions in the creation of your immigration profile and application. See how competitive your Express Entry profile is The NOC that you choose to represent your work experience, and for the main occupation in your immigration […]

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Over the past year, we saw many immigration developments—from a complete overhaul to Express Entry occupational categories to deepened cuts to the international student program, and the removal of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for arranged employment. Here are the CIC News articles which garnered the most interest from readers in 2025. Join the Angus […]

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In 2025, Carney’s liberals have promised massive infrastructure investments, even as they’ve made cuts to both temporary and permanent residence (PR) programs that would provide skilled workers. In Budget 2025, the government promised investments in infrastructure, including roads, pipelines, and ports, as well as residential housing. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Given […]

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Foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through Express Entry can now complete a single web form to see their eligibility for all Express Entry-aligned (enhanced) Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Obtaining a provincial nomination all but guarantees success in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, as it provides an […]

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The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has held its second surprise draw of the year, breaking with the province’s Anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. In a change of pace, PEI also broadened its selection criteria for this draw—relative to recent selection patterns—considering individuals with less connection to the province for nomination. […]

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I moved to Canada as a permanent resident (PR) at the beginning of 2022. There are plenty of advantages to coming to Canada with PR status. PRs can live, work, or study anywhere in the country, access many of the same social benefits as Canadian citizens, and—if they meet eligibility requirements—eventually apply for Canadian citizenship. […]

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If you’re counting down the weeks of Canadian work experience you need for permanent residence (PR), booking time off can raise a question: Will this delay my eligibility? Luckily, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generally allows a reasonable period of vacation when calculating qualifying Canadian work experience under Express Entry’s Canadian Experience Class (CEC)—but […]

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