Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Nov 27, 2025
๐จ๐ฆ Canada PR Boost: Major CEC & PNP Draws This Week
This week saw not one โ but TWO big moves by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) via Express Entry:
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Nov 27, 2025
๐จ๐ฆ Big news for Canada-immigration watchers! Lena Metlege Diab, Canadaโs current Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is gearing up to unveil a major set of new initiatives focused on welcoming more French-speaking newcomers outside Quebec.
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Nov 25, 2025
๐จ Big News โ Alberta Immigration Draw Update!
Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across two major streams:
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Nov 05, 2025
The newly announced Canada Federal Budget 2025 puts the spotlight on skills, opportunity and fairness โ especially for immigrants and internationally-trained professionals.
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Nov 04, 2025
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is ramping up the use of advanced technology and automation tools to speed up visa and permit processing, tackling one of the biggest drag-factors: the backlog.
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Oct 29, 2025
In 2025, Ontario has penalized 18 individuals and entities, with total fines reaching nearly $491,000. One consultant alone received 7 separate orders totaling $66,000 for acting without authorization and giving misleading advice.
Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Oct 29, 2025
According to the latest from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) โ as of October 2025:
๐ Citizenship applications now take around 13 months, and citizenship certificates about 8 months, both climbing.
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Author: Ann Arbour Consultants Inc. | Oct 29, 2025
Canada is set to boost Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) slots in 2025, reversing the earlier cuts that left many provinces struggling with labour shortages. ๐