The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced the annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign for March 2026 to help employers and prospective immigrants recognize and avoid immigration scams.
Immigration fraud remains a serious concern, with consequences including financial loss, legal penalties, and application refusals.
The BCPNP reminds applicants that hiring a representative is optional, and any representative used must be licensed with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, a Canadian law society, or La Chambre des notaires du Quebec.
Prospective applicants must note that buying or selling jobs is illegal in British Columbia, and no one can guarantee immigration approval.
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February 27, 2026
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows a notable increase in the number of international students who remain in Canada after completing health degree programs.
The 2019 cohort saw 68% of international health graduates filing tax returns three years after graduation, up from 52% in 2010. This surpasses the average retention rate for all international graduates. However, retention varies significantly by field and province.
Pharmacy graduates had the highest retention at 64%, while medical graduates showed lower rates at 44%. Manitoba led provinces with 86% retention, while Alberta recorded just 29%. These findings suggest growing opportunities for international health professionals in Canada's workforce.
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February 26, 2026
Manitoba has introduced a faster registration process for internationally trained pharmacists, including those from the United States. The new pathway reduces the licensing timeline from roughly four and a half years to about 75 days.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the change will improve access to pharmacy services across the province, particularly in rural areas. Last year, 51 U.S.-trained pharmacists received their Manitoba licenses.
Applicants from the U.S., Australia, U.K., New Zealand, and Ireland can now qualify through this expedited route while still meeting Manitoba's regulatory standards.
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February 26, 2026
A recent study from HEC Montreal reveals that the route immigrants take into Canada matters more than their qualifications alone.
Workers arriving with closed permits typically earn higher incomes than other groups, while foreign students show the fastest wage growth once they enter the job market.
The research, which surveyed 2,500 university-educated immigrants in 2025, found that the current points-based selection system does not always identify candidates who will perform best economically.
Researchers suggest that while temporary-to-permanent pathways can work well for students, having prior Canadian experience does not guarantee better outcomes for all groups. The study recommends refining selection criteria based on actual labour market performance.
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February 25, 2026
