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Quebec is simultaneously changing several key elements of its immigration architecture. First, the province is definitively closing the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for graduates and temporary foreign workers. Second, a
The Province of Ontario has announced the immediate and complete suspension of the Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream, which operated within the provincial immigration program, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
On November 4, 2025, the Government of Canada released the new Immigration Levels Plan for the years 2026–2028. After a one-time reduction in 2025, the targets for the Provincial Nominee
As of October 31, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is operating under updated regulatory rules that expand the list of circumstances under which submitted applications may be paused
Throughout 2025, Canada’s provincial immigration experienced significant fluctuations. Most provinces and territories received an increase in their annual nomination limits for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). As
The Province of Manitoba has announced a large-scale Economic Development Strategy, setting a new direction for growth in the coming years. The document outlines the province’s ambition to build a
In 2025, the Province of New Brunswick significantly updated its immigration system, which operates through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream within the NBPNP program.The main goal of these changes
Alberta strengthens its immigration and socio-administrative course, combining two key directions of development: active attraction of qualified personnel through Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and modernization of the system of
On the basis of summarized statistics for January–April 2025 we see essential difference between programs by share of approved applications. Indicators of approvals Category Program Level of approval Work permits
Canada in 2025 year set ambitious goal: to grant 395,000 permits for permanent residence (PR).This is part of multi-year plan, directed at support of economy, demographic balance and fulfillment of
2025 year became defining for development of immigration system of Canada. From one side, province Manitoba presented new instruments for business, directed at faster access to international staff and retention
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for many years was a key instrument for attracting foreign labor force to Canada. It allowed employers to cover labor shortages in strategic sectors
The Express Entry system is one of the main mechanisms for obtaining permanent resident status in Canada (Permanent Residence, PR). For applicants who are in marriage or in common-law relationships,
Ontario, the province with the largest population and economy in Canada, has traditionally faced high demand for skilled workers in key sectors — from medicine and education to construction and
The Skilled Worker Stream of Manitoba is one of the most stable instruments for obtaining permanent residence through the regional labor market. The program works on the model of Expression
August and early September 2025 became record-breaking for Canadian immigration. Several provinces and territories held large draws, while the federal Express Entry system continued active rounds for Francophones, CEC, and
There is a widespread myth that after reaching 40 years old, obtaining permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry system is practically impossible without a provincial nomination. In reality,
Nova Scotia has published the final data regarding the number of spots for provincial immigration in 2025. In total, the province received 3,150 spots, which are distributed between two key
Business immigration has always been considered a path to attracting investments, creating jobs and developing an innovative economy. The Canadian Start-Up Visa program was supposed to become the flagship of
In 2025, Canada’s federal immigration policy moves to a moderate reduction of overall inflows of both permanent and temporary residents. Against this backdrop, an opposite approach is formally fixed for
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