IRCC updated Quebec study permit requirements to enhance clarity for international students

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced significant updates to the study permit guidelines for students destined for Quebec.

As of September 12, 2025, these changes clarify Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) requirements and introduce a new section on Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirements.

The updates also refine exemption criteria and CAQ renewal procedures, ensuring international students have more explicit guidance on authorization requirements. These modifications aim to streamline the application process and reduce confusion between CAQ and PAL requirements.

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Tensions rise over immigration policies as Carney calls for “focused approach” amid Poilievre’s criticism

Prime Minister Mark Carney has advocated for a "focused approach" to the temporary foreign worker program while addressing the Liberal caucus in Edmonton, emphasizing the need to target specific sectors and regions.

This stance comes as the government aims to reduce immigration rates to alleviate pressure on housing and social services. Meanwhile, former Immigration Minister Marc Miller has accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of stirring "anti-immigrant sentiments" following Poilievre's recent claims that high immigration levels have contributed to youth unemployment and housing shortages.

The government plans to decrease non-permanent residents from 7% to 5% of the population by 2027.

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BC PNP Skills Immigration pool reaches 10,876 registrations with limited invitations in 2025

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration registration pool has accumulated 10,876 candidates as of September 8, 2025, according to recent data.

Despite this substantial pool, only 94 Skills Immigration candidates received invitations to apply in 2025.

The highest concentration of registrants falls within the 100-109 score range (2,032 candidates), followed closely by the 90-99 range (2,011 candidates).

While higher-scoring candidates remain relatively few, with just 56 registrants scoring 150 or above, the program continues to select candidates based on their potential contribution to BC's economic and labour market requirements.

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IRCC modernizes DNA testing procedures: New guidelines enhance citizenship and immigration processes

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has comprehensively updated its DNA testing framework, effective September 5, 2025.

the revised guidelines now feature separate processes for citizenship and immigration applications, introducing virtual witnessing capabilities at select IOM offices worldwide.

Key improvements include standardized results documentation in the Global Case Management System (GCMS), clear protocols for handling positive or negative test outcomes, and enhanced procedural fairness measures when applicants decline testing.

These changes aim to streamline genetic relationship verification while maintaining testing as a voluntary, last-resort option.

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