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Ontario invites over 750 in-demand workers in first draw of the month
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (498+ words) The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw on April 1, 2026, issuing 759 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in construction and mining-related occupations across the province. The draw invited candidates under the province's Employer Job Offer:…...
New LMIA rules double advertising period and require employers to target youth
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (754+ words) Employers must now advertise for longer and must try to recruit youth before they can hire a foreign worker through the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). As of April 1, 2026, employers applying for a Labour Market Impact…...
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new Trades category
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (170+ words) Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 3,000 ITAs in a draw for candidates in Express Entry's Trades Occupations category. To be considered in this draw,…...
Americans can’t just move to Europe and get a job, but Canadians can – and you might already be Canadian
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (488+ words) Now imagine you're Canadian. You apply to the UK's Youth Mobility Scheme and within weeks you have an open work permit to live and work anywhere in the UK for up to three years. No employer sponsor. No specialized skills…...
How remote work experience can boost your chance of permanent residency as an international student
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (1168+ words) Doing part-time remote work for a foreign employer while studying full-time in Canada can make you a more competitive Express Entry candidate and allow you to remain compliant with your study permit conditions. Not only does this strategy aid in…...
Manitoba invites more skilled workers under strategic recruitment initiatives
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (265+ words) The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates. Candidates were invited if they declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic…...
Over 2,500 candidates receive invitations through the PSTQ in Quebec’s latest selection round
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (307+ words) On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province's Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invitations were extended through all four Program streams, with the majority (roughly 44%) going to individuals being considered under stream…...
These eight companies can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada – and some are hiring
1+ week, 1+ day ago (402+ words) That's because these eight companies are all participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project, making them eligible for a five-year employer-specific work permit under the Innovation Stream. The GHP is an initiative launched by the government of Canada to help innovative…...
Six Canadian universities stand out in global rankings by subject
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (796+ words) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top 30 across all five subject areas. A…...
Ontario issues over 1,000 invitations to foreign workers, graduates, and in-demand professionals
1+ week, 2+ day ago (278+ words) The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across different regions of the province. The draws targeted candidates under the…...