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New Brunswick Advances 63 Workers Under Atlantic Immigration Program
IRCC Data Show 63 % Drop in New Study and Work Permit Arrivals
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Prince Edward Island Doubles October PNP Activity With 254 Invitations
PEI held two rather than one PNP draw in October, issuing 254 invitations and signalling an urgent push to fill provincial labour shortages. The extra round lowers cut-off scores and accelerates landings, offering employers a faster route to permanent residence for key staff.
Ontario Expands REDI Program, Adds Six Communities for 2026-2027
Ontario has added six mid-sized municipalities to its REDI newcomer-attraction program for 2026-2027, offering each up to CAD 500k to boost immigrant recruitment and retention. The move widens employer access to incentives and could influence future provincial-nominee allocations.
Sarnia-Lambton Immigration Forum Nears Capacity Ahead of Oct 28 Summit
Organisers of the Sarnia-Lambton Immigration Forum say the Oct 28 summit is nearly sold out. The event will brief local employers on new federal and provincial immigration tools and provide direct access to compliance experts and policy makers.
Ontario revives REDI scheme to steer immigrants to six northern communities
Ontario’s REDI initiative is back, directing provincial-nominee allocations to six northern communities under the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream. The move aims to ease acute labour shortages outside the GTA and gives skilled foreign workers a targeted pathway to permanent residence.
Foreign talent clicks on Canadian job ads fall to 3% as immigration tightens
Indeed data show foreign clicks on Canadian job ads have plunged from 8 % to 3 % of total traffic since 2023, mirroring Ottawa’s tighter temporary-migration rules. Employers may find it harder to attract overseas talent, even as in-country newcomers face less competition.
Ottawa opens 2027-28 Faculty Mobility Program and extends eligibility to all EU member states
Global Affairs Canada has launched the 2027-28 round of its Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program and, for the first time, opened it to all 27 EU member states. The grants fund 3- to 8-week teaching or research visits that lay the groundwork for international collaboration and future student mobility.
IRCC update pushes study-permit wait for Indian applicants to seven weeks, work permits hold at 11
IRCC’s latest weekly refresh shows study-permit processing for Indian applicants lengthening to seven weeks, even as work-permit waits remain at 11 weeks. The shift comes at the height of winter-intake filing season and may force students and employers to adjust travel and onboarding plans.
Transport minister to unveil Saint John trade-diversification plan that could ease Atlantic port bottlenecks
A 21 October media advisory says Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon will announce funding for trade-diversification projects in Saint John. Expected investments in port and rail infrastructure could shorten customs queues and improve mobility for foreign technicians and business travellers serving Atlantic supply chains.
Quebec PEQ reopening smashes application forecast two months early
Quebec has already received 12,364 PEQ applications—exceeding its full-window forecast with six weeks to spare—raising questions about how the province will balance skilled-worker invitations and its new government’s pledge to trim immigration levels.
Indian study-permit processing stretches to 7 weeks as winter intake looms
IRCC’s latest update puts study-permit waits for Indian applicants at seven weeks, up from six. The slippage arrives during peak filing season and could disrupt January enrolments, co-op placements and downstream labour supply.
Prince Edward Island invites 163 skilled workers and Express Entry candidates in latest PNP draw
PEI’s October 16 Provincial Nominee Program draw issued 163 invitations to skilled workers and Express Entry candidates, pushing 2026 totals to 1,482 while the entrepreneur stream remains dormant. Successful nominees gain a 600-point CRS boost toward federal permanent residence.
Ottawa and Ontario to unveil worker-support package as U.S. tariffs bite
Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford will announce a tariff-relief package for Ontario industries. Officials are weighing fast-track permit renewals and LMIA-free job-mobility measures to keep affected foreign workers in status—critical for employers hoping to retain hard-to-replace skills.
Study-permit wait for Indian applicants climbs to seven weeks, IRCC warns
A 21 October IRCC.com alert notes India’s study-permit estimate has grown to seven weeks, threatening winter-semester arrivals. Universities advise remote or deferred starts if permits are delayed, and applicants are urged to file complete documentation immediately.