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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has extended its public policy allowing certain foreign workers in Provincial Nominee Program expression of interest pools to obtain open work permits until December 31, 2025.
The program, originally scheduled to end in late 2024, enables eligible foreign nationals currently employed in participating provinces to secure work permits valid for up to 2 years with provincial support letters.
Manitoba and Yukon remain active participants in the program. Alberta has discontinued its involvement, although individuals who obtained support letters from Alberta before the end of 2024 remain eligible under the extended policy provisions.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced measures to strengthen graduate student recruitment following recent enrolment restrictions.
Starting January 1, 2026, master's and doctoral candidates at public universities will be exempt from the international student cap, eliminating the need for provincial attestation letters.
Additionally, doctoral applicants will benefit from expedited 14-day study permit processing, extended to accompanying family members.
These policy shifts signal Canada's commitment to attracting top-tier academic talent while maintaining tighter controls on undergraduate enrolment. The changes position public institutions to expand their graduate programs substantially.
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The Northwest Territories is opening its third nomination intake for 2025 on November 10 at 9 a.m., following successful advocacy that restored the territory's full allocation of 300 spots.
To accommodate remaining nominations before year-end, the program has introduced temporary changes, including removing employer application limits, eliminating work permit expiry requirements for eligible applicants, and reinstating the one-year work experience standard from previous years.
The intake closes November 24 at 5 p.m., with up to 103 applications being processed. Priority will go to those with work permits expiring within three months, followed by submission date. Applications not finalized by December 23 will be withdrawn, with applicants invited to reapply in 2026.
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Ottawa is preparing to relaunch an accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders and other skilled professionals as part of its 2025 Federal Budget.
The initiative, though absent from the new Immigration Levels Plan, signals a targeted move to strengthen Canada’s position as a global destination for top talent.
The government has allocated $97 million over five years to accelerate foreign credential recognition in healthcare and construction, along with $1.4 billion to attract leading researchers through a new Research Chairs Program.
While detailed program criteria and caps have not yet been released, the measure is framed around sectors such as technology, healthcare, and research, where skilled labour shortages are most pressing.
The new H-1B pathway is also seen as a response to tightening U.S. immigration rules that limit career options for highly qualified workers.
By creating a faster, more predictable path to permanent residency, Canada aims to attract innovators, scientists, and tech experts seeking long-term stability.
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