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Canada is increasingly positioning itself as a global destination for technology professionals seeking better opportunities and stability.
The Canadian city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has announced its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), an employer-driven pathway to permanent residence. 
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has closed the permanent residence pathway for caregivers outside the country under its Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP). 
Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will reopen the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) starting July 28, 2025, with plans to issue up to 10,000 invitations to potential sponsors 
The Government of Canada has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for prospective immigrants applying under the Express Entry system.  
Canada has extended the grace period for international students affected by recent changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, pushing the enforcement of new rules to early 2026.  
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside the Canadian Government, has made a $5 million investment in Husk Nigeria to scale up the deployment of solar hybrid mini grids in underserved communities in Northern Nigeria.  
The Government of Saskatchewan, a Canadian region,  has restarted its immigration program, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), with changes due to recent federal cuts in nominee allocations. 
Canada’s immigration backlog has decreased to 821,200 as of March 2025, marking a 7.95% decline from 892,100 in January.  
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a total of 8,036 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent...
Nigeria and Canada have finalized a Code-sharing Agreement under a new Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at enhancing air connectivity and passenger convenience between the two countries.  
Canada’s rejection rate continues to soar, with a record 2.36 million temporary resident applications rejected for 2024.