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Canada’s flagship federal skilled worker immigration pathway.
Canada's immigration ministry has unveiled an ambitious new multi-year plan, raising permanent resident admission targets significantly above previous projections, with priority lanes for healthcare, skilled trades, and francophone applicants outside Quebec.
OINP issued 540 Notifications of Interest to candidates in software and IT roles with CRS scores above 440, ending a three-month hiatus.
IRCC conducted Express Entry Draw #289 on June 26, 2026, targeting candidates in healthcare occupations. This was the largest single…
IRCC conducted a general round of Express Entry invitations on June 12, 2026, issuing 3,500 ITAs to candidates with a…
IRCC invited 4,300 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in Draw #287. The CEC stream targets individuals who have accumulated at…
IRCC targeted STEM occupations in Draw #286, inviting 800 candidates with experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics roles.
IRCC issued 900 ITAs to skilled trades workers in Draw #285, targeting electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and other trade occupations critical…