The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has officially closed its 2025 intake after receiving sufficient applications to meet the federal nomination cap of 300 candidates.
Prospective applicants will receive email notifications regarding whether their submissions will proceed to assessment or be withdrawn.
The program is scheduled to reopen in 2026, with further details to be announced.
Employers seeking to fill workforce gaps can explore alternative pathways, including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the Francophone Mobility Program. Meanwhile, the Business Stream remains open for new applications despite the closure of the Employer-Driven and Francophone streams.
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January 20, 2026
Jun Su faces charges under Saskatchewan's Immigration Services Act for allegedly operating without proper licensing in Saskatoon between January and July 2025.
This marks the first prosecution of an unlicensed immigration consultant in the province since the Act came into force last July.
The legislation, which replaced previous frameworks, establishes Canada's strictest penalties for violations and aims to safeguard immigrants and foreign workers. Saskatchewan's Program Compliance Branch encourages anyone with concerns about immigration services to come forward, guaranteeing confidential handling of all complaints and inquiries.
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January 19, 2026
On January 15, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.\
Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing time has increased for the Agricultural, Permanent Residence, and High-wage streams while maintaining the same processing times for the remaining streams.
Global Talent Stream - 10 business days Agricultural stream – 15 business days (+1 day) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 10 business days Permanent Residence Stream - 274 business days (+8 days) High-wage Stream - 50 business days (+4 days) Low-wage Stream - 44 business days #esdc, #service_canada, #lmia #tfwp, #work_permit, #agricultural_workers, #caregivers
January 16, 2026
Ontarians are increasingly concerned about the direction of healthcare and cost of living, with nearly half believing it is time for a government change.
Housing affordability, medical wait times, and access to family doctors have emerged as critical pain points affecting both long-term residents and newcomers to the province.
The strain on healthcare infrastructure has been particularly acute for immigrant families, who often face additional barriers in navigating an already stretched system.
While the Ford government maintains a strong electoral lead at 48%, public sentiment reveals deep frustration with affordability issues that transcend political allegiance.
Even Progressive Conservative supporters express pessimism about housing costs and healthcare access, signalling that these kitchen-table concerns could reshape Ontario's political landscape heading into 2026.
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January 15, 2026
