Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike with binding arbitration
On August 16, 2025, over 10,000 Air Canada attendants began a strike, grounding about 700 daily flights and impacting 130,000 travelers. Minister Patty Hajdu ordered binding arbitration under section 107;…
How Quebec’s 2025 Labour Shortage Is Forcing Immigration Policy Shifts
Quebec’s June 5, 2025 plan sets 2026–2029 limits: permanent admissions capped at 25,000–45,000 annually, NPRs cut from ~616,552…
Federal Court Pauses Deportation, Citing Irreparable Harm to Wife With ADHD
A Federal Court stayed Jagjit Singh’s deportation after concluding his removal would cause irreparable harm to his Canadian…
University of Regina pushes to bring Afghan women at deportation risk to campus
Project Resilience at the University of Regina (launched August 15, 2025) proposes scholarships, housing, meals, and supports for…
Regions Tighten Rules as RCIP Sees Exceptional Demand for PR
Canada’s RCIP opened January 31, 2025, in 14 communities to address rural labour gaps. High demand prompted local…
Canada Open Work Permit August 2025: Eligibility and Application Guide
As of 2025 Canada limited family open work permits; dependent children lost eligibility January 21, 2025. PGWP and…
U.S. Visitors to Canada Now Outnumber Canadians Visiting U.S.
A 40.3% year‑over‑year drop in Canadian same‑day returns through May 2025 flipped long‑standing travel patterns: more U.S. visitors…
United Issues Flight-Change Waiver Ahead of Air Canada Attendant Strike
Air Canada faces a potential shutdown after CUPE’s 72-hour strike notice on August 13 affecting about 10,000 attendants.…
Canadian court labels APC and PDP terrorist groups, denies Nigerian asylum
The Federal Court’s June 17, 2025 judgment upholds that APC and PDP membership can bar protection under IRPA…
WestJet System Outage Sparks Travel Chaos: Dozens Cancelled, Hundreds Delayed
A WestJet system outage on August 12, 2025 caused a ground stop and widespread delays across Canada and…