Published: July 28, 2025 | Author: Ron Wilson In a major policy development, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced it will end federal hotel funding for asylum seekers by September 30, 2025. This change marks the conclusion of a temporary emergency program that has cost the federal government over $1.1 billion since 2020. […]
Published: July 26, 2025 | Author: Study Buddy Abroad Editorial Team Canada’s Express Entry system has undergone a noticeable transformation in 2025. The federal government has shifted its approach, favoring category-based and program-specific selection over the traditional all-program draws. This strategic recalibration reflects both evolving labour market demands and adjustments to Canada’s broader immigration targets. […]
Published on: July 25, 2025Author: Study Buddy Abroad Team The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) backlog has once again increased in July 2025, raising new concerns for thousands of individuals awaiting decisions on their Canadian visa applications. While there has been progress on study permit processing, the overall inventory of pending applications continues to […]