Canada has announced two new facilitated work permit pathways for young professionals from Taiwan and Portugal under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. The initiative aims to strengthen international collaboration while offering youth opportunities to gain professional experience in Canada. The new pathways fall under the Young Professionals stream, which provides employer-specific work permits to […]
Canada has announced major changes to the Express Entry system, introducing three new occupational categories that will be prioritized for permanent residence. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab during a speech in Toronto on 18 February 2026. These changes are expected to influence how candidates are selected under category-based draws and […]
Ontario has officially suspended the OINP Skilled Trades Stream and the Express Entry–aligned Skilled Trades Stream, according to the latest update released in November 2025. This significant decision comes as the province reassesses its labour market priorities and rebalances nominations across high-demand sectors. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has long been a preferred pathway […]
Canada Opens a New Chapter for Graduate International Students As part of its ongoing efforts to attract top global talent, the IRCC has announced game-changing updates for international graduate students. Starting January 1, 2026, students enrolling in Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes at public Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) will no longer fall under Canada’s […]
