The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a mandatory public pension system designed to provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to Canadian workers. Managed by CPP Investments (officially known as the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board or CPPIB), this Crown corporation operates independently from the federal government, focusing solely on investing…
On May 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) updated its list of designated employers under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), adding 20 new employers and removing 14, bringing the total to 364 designated employers. Newly Designated Employers 100367 PEI Inc.* 100542 PEI Inc.** 9892788 Canada Inc.*** ALG (PEI) Management Ltd…
Lena Metlege Diab has been appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, effective May 13, 2025. This appointment comes as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s post-election cabinet reshuffle, where Diab replaces Rachel Bendayan in this pivotal role . Background and Experience Born in Halifax to Lebanese…
Steinbach, Manitoba, has officially launched its participation in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), unveiling priority sectors and occupations eligible for this new pathway to permanent residence. This employer-driven initiative aims to address local labor shortages by attracting skilled foreign workers to settle in Steinbach and its surrounding areas, including…
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, has officially unveiled its list of 25 priority occupations eligible for permanent residency under the 2025 Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), which replaces the former Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). This initiative aims to attract skilled workers to support the city’s economic growth and address…
Thunder Bay, Ontario, has officially announced its list of designated employers participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a program designed to attract skilled foreign workers to address labor shortages in smaller Canadian communities. This initiative offers a pathway to permanent residency (PR) for individuals who secure job offers…
As of May 1, 2025, international students in Canada face new requirements when transferring between Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Previously, students could change DLIs by updating their information online with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Now, most students must apply for and obtain a new study permit before enrolling…
Claresholm, Alberta, has officially announced its priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), providing a new pathway to permanent residency (PR) for skilled foreign workers. This initiative aims to address local labor shortages by attracting talent to Claresholm and its surrounding areas, including Granum and Stavely.…
Canada has recently elected Mark Carney as its new Prime Minister following a pivotal federal election on April 28, 2025. Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, led the Liberal Party to a fourth consecutive term in government, marking a significant political…
The newly elected Liberal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney is implementing significant reforms to Canada’s immigration system, aiming to balance economic growth with housing availability, infrastructure capacity, and public sentiment. Here’s an overview of the key changes: 1. Reduced Permanent Resident Targets The government has revised its permanent resident…