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 CPP contributions to ensure long-term financial sustainability for over 22 million Canadians . CPP Investments’ Global Recognition CPP Investments has once again been recognized as one of the world’s top-performing pension funds. According to Global SWF’s May 2025 report, it ranked second among 25 global pension funds for 10-year returns…

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 Blackbush Beach Resort Cardigan Bearing And Steel Ltd. CBI Island Health Centre Inc. Highfield Construction Company Ltd. Jeremy & Joel Holdings Inc. KY Home Solutions Inc. Larkin Bros Inc. Majhail Construction Ltd. Maritime Industrial Services 2022 Inc Nabuurs Gardens Ltd. Oyster Creek Farms Inc. PEI Lube Limited Precision G&T Engineering…

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 immigrant parents, Diab moved to Lebanon at age two but returned to Canada at eleven to escape the Lebanese Civil War. She holds degrees in economics, political science, public administration, and law from Saint Mary’s University and Dalhousie University. Her professional background includes practicing law and operating a small business…

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 the Rural Municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, La Broquerie, and the urban districts of Landmark and Vita . Priority Sectors Steinbach has identified five key sectors reflecting its regional labor market needs: – Health – Education, Law, and Social, Community, and Government Services – Sales and Service – Trades and…

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 labor shortages. Priority Occupations for 2025 The RCIP targets a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, engineering, trades, social services, and hospitality. Below is the complete list of eligible occupations along with their corresponding National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes: NOC Code Occupation Name 21301 Mechanical engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics…

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 from these designated employers. Designated Employers in Thunder Bay The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has designated a diverse group of employers across various sectors. Some of the designated employers include: Designated Employers Addresses 14786068 Canada Inc. Circle K 3 Balsam Street 1000661225 Ontario Inc. Circle K A-…