CPP Investments Maintains Spot Among Global Top Pension Funds

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…

PEI Approves New Employers for Atlantic Immigration Program

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…

New Rural Immigration Pathway: Steinbach Lists Priority Occupations

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…

RCIP Pathway: Thunder Bay Releases Approved Employer List

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…

Claresholm Unveils Key Occupations and Sectors for New PR Program

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.…

What’s Next for Canada’s Immigration System?

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…