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Canada's non-permanent resident population has reached 2.2 million, with a significant increase attributed to international migration. This marks a 46% year-over-year growth, primarily from work and study permits. Canada's total population now stands at nearly 40.1 million, making it a leader in G7 countries for population growth.

Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Provincial officials who manage these programs invite interested candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. While a provincial nomination is not the same as permanent residence, it can greatly increase one’s chances of obtaining permanent residency status.

For instance, PNP candidates with Express Entry profiles who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In the Express Entry draw this week, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 754.

A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country.

A look back at last month's Provincial Nominee Program updates and draw results from across the country.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 5,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in March, a number similar to previous months.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued over 1,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in May.

Canada’s population declined in Q3 2025, dropping by 76,068 people, according to new Statistics Canada estimates. It was the first quarterly population decrease this year.

Three new Express Entry-linked PNP streams were created in 2018 and others were improved

IRCC data show where foreign workers got jobs in Canada under the International Mobility Program last year.
Most of Canada’s foreign workers fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP). In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued more than 315,000 work permits under the IMP alone. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) accounted for about 104,000 work permits issued.

Times Higher Education has released its 2026 rankings of Canadian universities, reaffirming the University of Toronto’s position as the country’s best university, a title it has held since 2011. McGill University climbed to second place nationally, surpassing the University of British Columbia (UBC), which now ranks third.

Toronto (Ontario), Vancouver (British Columbia), Calgary (Alberta), and Montreal (Quebec) have all made it into the top 50 global cities with the highest number of millionaires, according to the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.

Alberta Wants Cap on Economic Immigrants Raised

Alberta requested that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) raise the number of economic immigrants it can nominate each year in order to meet its growing labour needs. The province anticipates it will need 96,000 new workers by 2023.

The Canadian regions that could potentially see a reduction of temporary foreign workers due to Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) recent policy include Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to or higher than 6%. Based on the latest data, the following CMAs are likely to be affected:

Following are the Canadian universities that accept the Duolingo English test: 

The Environics Institute of Canada, in partnership with the Century Initiative, has released survey data on Canadian’s opinions on immigration. The Environics Institute is a research agency that conducts public opinion surveys and collects data on Canadian issues such as the government or economy. Century Initiative is a registered charity run by business leaders and academics that advocates for the population of Canada to reach 100,000,000 by 2100.

Claresholm, Alberta, opened applications for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) on February 11.
Located an hour and a half drive south of Calgary, the town of Claresholm will recommend up to 20 immigrants and their families for permanent residence in 2020.

Alberta's second draw of January doubles the invitations and lowers the CRS requirement.

In 2023, a review of Canada's Express Entry system by Statistics Canada revealed that young professionals under 40, especially those in high-demand occupations, had a higher chance of selection. This system includes the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs.

The federal government’s decision to slash provincial nominee program (PNP) quotas by 50% for 2025 has drawn sharp criticism from provinces, warning of severe economic impacts. Provinces like Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Yukon highlight labor shortages, reduced economic growth, and limited autonomy as key concerns.

Below are the ten safest cities in Canada, with corresponding safety score:

Alberta invited Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 302 in one of two draws held so far this month.