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âQUĂBEC TURNS UP THE HEAT: IMMIGRATION AS LEVERAGE IN A TUG- OF-WAR WITH OTTAWAâ
July 4, 2025
âMinister Roberge challenges federal policy on temporary workers while hinting at a drastic cut in permanent immigration targets from 2026 to 2029.â In a bold political maneuver, the Quebec government is putting pressure on Ottawa to overhaul its approach to temporary...

âIRCC IMMIGRATION BACKLOG GROWS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MONTHS: WHAT IT MEANS FOR APPLICANTSâ
July 1, 2025
âMay sees a 5.5% rise in Canadaâs immigration backlog, impacting work permits, permanent residence, and visitor visa timelines.â After months of steady progress in reducing processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported its first...

âCANADA RAISES WAGE THRESHOLDS FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOWâ
June 27, 2025
âNew wage levels impact LMIA applications and determine stream eligibility under the TFWP.â In a move aimed at keeping pace with labour market conditions and ensuring fair compensation for foreign workers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has raised the...

âCANADAâS STRONG BORDERS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWâ
June 27, 2025
âA closer look at how Ottawa plans to protect the integrity of its immigration and asylum systems while prioritizing security, fairness, and trust.â In a bold step toward reinforcing national security and restoring public confidence in immigration, the Government of...

âCANADA LAUNCHES NEW PATHWAY FOR FRENCH-SPEAKING STUDENTS OUTSIDE QUEBECâ
June 27, 2025
âThe Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) opens permanent residence doors for eligible international students in French-language post-secondary programs across Canada.ââ Canada has officially launched the Francophone Minority Communities Student...

âTENSION AT THE BORDER: CANADAâS NEW POWERS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVELâ
June 26, 2025
âIncreased Border Scrutiny, Phone Checks, and the Risk of 5-Year Bans: What Every Traveler Should Know.â Canada is changing how it manages immigrationâand if youâre a visitor or temporary worker, itâs time to pay close attention. In light of the federal governmentâs...

âCANADAâS STRONG BORDERS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWâ
June 25, 2025
âNew eligible field list reflects labour shortages; 119 programs added, 178 removed as of June 25, 2025.â Canada has updated the list of academic programs that qualify international students for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), in line with ongoing reforms to the...

âNEW BRUNSWICK SECURES A BETTER IMMIGRATION QUOTA FOR 2025â
June 16, 2025
Fredericton, June 16, 2025 â While most provinces are grappling with deep cuts to their immigration quotas for 2025, New Brunswick has secured a modest rebound through a strategic federal side agreementâunlocking 4,250 provincial and Atlantic Immigration nominations,...

âA NEW DOOR OPENS: PEI & MCMASTER TEAM UP TO WELCOME INTERNATIONALLY-TRAINED DOCTORSâ
June 11, 2025
âA pioneering fellowship aims to unlock the potential of internationally-trained doctorsâstarting with PEI. Is this Canadaâs next blueprint for healthcare reform?ââ WHATâS HAPPENING? In a firstofitskind partnership, Prince Edward Island and McMaster University in...

âQUEBEC RESHAPES IMMIGRATION LANDSCAPE: WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYERSâ
June 5, 2025
ââChallenges and Opportunities Aheadââ In a pivotal press conference held on June 5, 2025, Quebecâs Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge unveiled a sweeping proposal that aims to reshape the provinceâs immigration framework for the next four years. The...

âQUĂBEC TURNS UP THE HEAT: IMMIGRATION AS LEVERAGE IN A TUG- OF-WAR WITH OTTAWAâ
4 July 2025
âMinister Roberge challenges federal policy on temporary workers while hinting at a drastic cut in permanent immigration targets from 2026 to 2029.â In a bold political maneuver, the Quebec government is putting pressure on Ottawa to overhaul its approach to temporary...

âIRCC IMMIGRATION BACKLOG GROWS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MONTHS: WHAT IT MEANS FOR APPLICANTSâ
1 July 2025
âMay sees a 5.5% rise in Canadaâs immigration backlog, impacting work permits, permanent residence, and visitor visa timelines.â After months of steady progress in reducing processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reported its first...

âCANADA RAISES WAGE THRESHOLDS FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOWâ
27 June 2025
âNew wage levels impact LMIA applications and determine stream eligibility under the TFWP.â In a move aimed at keeping pace with labour market conditions and ensuring fair compensation for foreign workers, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has raised the...

âCANADAâS STRONG BORDERS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWâ
27 June 2025
âA closer look at how Ottawa plans to protect the integrity of its immigration and asylum systems while prioritizing security, fairness, and trust.â In a bold step toward reinforcing national security and restoring public confidence in immigration, the Government of...

âCANADA LAUNCHES NEW PATHWAY FOR FRENCH-SPEAKING STUDENTS OUTSIDE QUEBECâ
27 June 2025
âThe Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) opens permanent residence doors for eligible international students in French-language post-secondary programs across Canada.ââ Canada has officially launched the Francophone Minority Communities Student...

âTENSION AT THE BORDER: CANADAâS NEW POWERS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVELâ
26 June 2025
âIncreased Border Scrutiny, Phone Checks, and the Risk of 5-Year Bans: What Every Traveler Should Know.â Canada is changing how it manages immigrationâand if youâre a visitor or temporary worker, itâs time to pay close attention. In light of the federal governmentâs...

âCANADAâS STRONG BORDERS ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWâ
25 June 2025
âNew eligible field list reflects labour shortages; 119 programs added, 178 removed as of June 25, 2025.â Canada has updated the list of academic programs that qualify international students for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), in line with ongoing reforms to the...

âNEW BRUNSWICK SECURES A BETTER IMMIGRATION QUOTA FOR 2025â
16 June 2025
Fredericton, June 16, 2025 â While most provinces are grappling with deep cuts to their immigration quotas for 2025, New Brunswick has secured a modest rebound through a strategic federal side agreementâunlocking 4,250 provincial and Atlantic Immigration nominations,...

âA NEW DOOR OPENS: PEI & MCMASTER TEAM UP TO WELCOME INTERNATIONALLY-TRAINED DOCTORSâ
11 June 2025
âA pioneering fellowship aims to unlock the potential of internationally-trained doctorsâstarting with PEI. Is this Canadaâs next blueprint for healthcare reform?ââ WHATâS HAPPENING? In a firstofitskind partnership, Prince Edward Island and McMaster University in...

âQUEBEC RESHAPES IMMIGRATION LANDSCAPE: WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRATION AND EMPLOYERSâ
5 June 2025
ââChallenges and Opportunities Aheadââ In a pivotal press conference held on June 5, 2025, Quebecâs Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge unveiled a sweeping proposal that aims to reshape the provinceâs immigration framework for the next four years. The...