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Could Canada one day become a member of the European Union?
The European Commission has raised the possibility but reiterated yesterday that membership is subject to the criteria set out in the treaties. The idea of Canada joining the European Union has been regarded with some humor by some commentators at a time when US President Donald Trump has been making a series of threats [...]
Canada announces changes to Express Entry categories for 2025
On February 27, 2025, the IRCC announced changes to the Express Entry categories for 2025. The new category added is for education. For the education category the following 5 occupations have been added for the new draws: Primary and secondary school teacher assistants Instructors for people with disabilities Early childhood educators and assistants Elementary [...]
Updates about the pilot caregiver program
The IRCC has released some eligibility criteria for the caregivers program that will open on March 31, 2025. Some of the program's criteria will be: Have at least level 4 in English or French in the CLB or NCLC Have the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma (or higher); Have at least 6 [...]
Canada announces study permit cap for 2025
Canada sets study permit processing limit for 2025 The Canadian federal government has capped study permit applications at 550,162 for the remainder of 2025. The limit will be in effect until December 31, 2025. The department will only process study permit applications until the cap is reached. After the cap is reached, any further [...]
Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence
Ontario launches new pilot pathway to Canadian permanent residence The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has announced the opening of a new regional economic immigration pilot: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This new pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025. The REDI will seek to attract [...]
Changes to Canada’s Open Work Permit Criteria
Changes to Canada's Open Work Permit Criteria: What You Need to Know On January 21, 2025, the Government of Canada will implement significant new changes to the eligibility criteria for the Open Work Permit (OWP) for spouses of international students and foreign workers. Check out the details below and understand how this could impact [...]