On February 6, 2024, Ontario invited 2,086 healthcare professionals through the OINP-HCP Stream. It was the first invitation draw of the year under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. The OINP issued 2,086 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to healthcare professionals with work experience in 42 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. ...

On February 6, 2024, the Government of British Columbia invited skilled candidates in the new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to qualified and skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations.  In the general draw,...

On February 5, 2024, IRCC provided further details on the recent announcement of the International Student Program Changes; Canada aims to address the unsustainable growth in recent years while ensuring a positive experience for international students. As of January 22, 2024, post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level...

Canada is increasing the immigration of medical professionals. Despite being a significant part of the healthcare workforce, International Medical Graduates (IMGs) encounter barriers, such as limited residency spots and preferences for graduates from domestic medical schools. The struggle for IMGs to secure medical residencies contributes to the country's need for...

Over the last week, the IEC new draws for 2024 invited 12,000 new candidates. The pools of International Experience Canada (IEC) from January 22 to February 4, Canada invited 12,501 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of February 4, 31,828 candidates have registered in the...

On February 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw 282 for French language proficiency candidates. In round #282, IRCC issued 7,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to francophone candidates.  The cut-off score of this draw was 365 points, 105 points fewer than the previous...

On February 1, 2024, Prince Edward Island conducted a new invitation round in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams and invited 78 candidates under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).  This draw invited candidates working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Construction, Agriculture, and Early Childhood...

From January 30, 2024, Canada now accepts the PTE for Canadian immigration for all immigration pathways, aside from the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which will accept the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core test. This includes Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, those in Express Entry managed programs, and individuals needing...

International nurses are welcome to work in the NB healthcare system. At Loch Lomond Villa in Saint John on January 30, 2024, Health Minister Bruce Fitch of New Brunswick celebrated the contributions of nurses with international education. The Minister reiterated the government's commitment to expanding the workforce in the healthcare...

On January 31, 2024, Canada held a new Express Entry draw of 2024 and issued 730 Invitations to Apply (ITA). In this draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continued inviting candidates under all immigration programs. In round #281, the cut-off score was 541 points, two points fewer than the...