Analysis: Canada’s provinces are seeking a new deal on immigration Canada's immigration system is entering a new era where the provinces want to have even more control than the federal government. On July 28, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan released a statement that it is seeking greater control over its immigration system. By Kareem El-Assal
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
Saskatchewan PNP launches new tech immigration program The Tech Talent Pathway will open a new immigration option for tech workers in 11 occupations who wish to move to Saskatchewan. On March 7, Saskatchewan launched the new Tech Talent Pathway under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to attract tech workers into the province. 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
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
Saskatchewan leads Canadian provinces in job growth Saskatchewan recorded the highest job growth rate in all of Canada in December. The latest figures show that job growth is up across the country with Saskatchewan faring particularly well among Canadian provinces. By Alexandra Miekus
Saskatchewan launches new International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool The purpose of the pool is to help connect healthcare workers with job opportunities in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. By Kareem El-Assal
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for November 2021 Here is a look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates from across the country. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of November. By Alexandra Miekus
CIC News celebrates 25th anniversary reflecting on past, looking forward to the future We have grown a lot over the past quarter-century, and we are not stopping. The world is constantly evolving and so are we. Over the years, CIC News has become one of the Internet’s most popular sources of information on Canadian immigration—and we do not take that lightly. By Shelby Thevenot
