On February 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system targeting foreign skilled military recruits. The move highlights Canada’s growing focus on strengthening national defence through immigration. The country’s recently released defence strategy emphasizes continued immigration initiatives for skilled military personnel as a key pillar of […]
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 […]
Competition in Canada’s Express Entry system continues to cool, with the number of top scoring candidates dropping sharply for the second month in a row. While the overall Express Entry pool has grown in size, many of the highest ranked profiles have exited the system, reducing pressure at the top end of the Comprehensive Ranking […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the results of the first Express Entry draw of December 2025, creating new opportunities for skilled workers aiming for Canadian permanent residency.In this round, 4,200 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under a general, all-program draw. This draw reflects IRCC’s continued strategy to attract skilled talent and […]
