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New Brunswick signs a healthcare agreement with Indonesia to address the workforce shortage

New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia, marking the first formal healthcare recruitment partnership between Indonesia and a Canadian jurisdiction.

The agreement establishes a framework for recruiting trained nurses and personal support workers from Indonesia to address the province's healthcare workforce shortage.

New Brunswick will provide navigation support, including assistance with foreign qualification recognition and immigration processes. Since 2019, over 1,300 internationally educated nurses have been recruited to work in the province, with expedited pathways developed for nurses trained in 14 countries to become licensed sooner.

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IRCC updated standard immigration medical examination guidelines

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revisions to its standard immigration medical examination procedures on October 16, 2025.

The updated guidelines provide comprehensive protocols for assessing foreign nationals' health conditions, including evaluations for public health risks, public safety concerns, and potential excessive demand on healthcare services.

Key components of the routine examination include medical history reviews, physical and mental examinations, and age-specific diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays for individuals aged 11 and older, as well as syphilis and HIV screening for those 15 and above.

The updated framework establishes clear assessment criteria while maintaining exemptions for certain family members and protected persons from excessive demand evaluations.

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2025 IEC season concludes with final application deadline set for October 20

The 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) season is approaching its conclusion, with the final invitation round scheduled for the week of October 20, 2025.

Prospective applicants must ensure their profiles are submitted before 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2025, to be considered for this season's remaining pools.

Individuals who receive invitations before the season closes or have already started their work permit applications will be able to complete and submit them. This marks the last opportunity for applicants to participate in the 2025 IEC season across all remaining pools.

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Canadian universities depend more on international student fees as finances change

A new Statistics Canada study analyzing financial ratios for Canadian universities reveals significant shifts in institutional revenue streams, particularly an increased dependency on international student tuition fees.

The comprehensive analysis examines how universities navigated financial pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including campus closures, fluctuating international enrollment, and enhanced federal research funding.

Larger institutions, U15 members, and graduate-focused universities demonstrated higher research revenue and tuition discount rates, while maintaining lower reliance on ancillary income.

With recent policy restrictions on international student admissions, universities in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario face potential revenue challenges in the 2024/2025 fiscal year and beyond, as indicated by their tuition dependency ratios.

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