Canada is on track to welcome a record 431,000 immigrants Analysis: IRCC data suggest Canada could meet or exceed this year's expectations. Most immigrants to Canada so far have come from India. Ontario continues to be the top province for new immigrants. As of August 22, Canada has welcomed about 300,000 new permanent residents. By Shelby Thevenot
Four provinces calling on Canadian government for greater say over immigration Citing labour shortages across the country, the immigration ministers of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba want to select more immigrants. Provincial immigration ministers from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba signed off on a letter urging Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to work with the provinces to improve Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates. Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry. By Edana Robitaille
Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers The province is looking to help employers meet their workforce needs. Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers. By Daniel Levy
Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18 Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out. This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s PNP immigration results for February 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in February. By Alexandra Miekus
Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program has a new name and and two new programs for rural and entrepreneur immigration. On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta releases new January PNP draw results The AINP invited Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 346. Alberta invited 350 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18, its second draw of the year. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s PNP immigration results for January 2022 A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are off to a strong start in 2022 with more than 4,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination issued last month. By Alexandra Miekus
