Blog - CIC News Update

December 12, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Prioritises Healthcare Talent in Latest Express Entry Selection Round

Canada has conducted another targeted immigration draw this December, placing a renewed spotlight on applicants with experience in healthcare and social support roles. This focused approach aligns with the...

December 11, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Surprises CEC Candidates With Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw

Canada has delivered one of the most notable Express Entry updates of the year, issuing an unprecedented 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in...

New 2026 Canadian Immigration Streams Launched to Boost Healthcare with More Physicians

December 10, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Rolls Out New 2026 Immigration Pathways to Bring More Doctors Into the Healthcare System

Canada has announced one of its most significant physician-focused immigration updates in recent years. On December 8, 2025, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab introduced a package of measures designed...

Canada Issues Highest Number of Invitations in 2025 PNP Express Entry Draw

December 9, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Conducts Largest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw of 2025

Canada opened in December 2025 with a significant development in its immigration system, releasing its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)–specific Express Entry draw of the year on December 8th....

December Manitoba PNP Draw Issues Invitations for PR Applicants

December 8, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Opens December With a Targeted Immigration Boost Through 184 New PNP Invitations

Manitoba has kicked off December by reinforcing its long-standing reliance on employer-driven immigration strategies. In its latest selection round, held on December 5, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program...

December 6, 2025
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Sets Final Window for PNP Candidates Seeking Special Two-Year Open Work Permits

Manitoba has announced its last call for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates who need provincial support to stay legally employed in the province while awaiting further immigration processing. Individuals...

December 5, 2025
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada

Canadian Parliament Moves to Rein In More Immigration Powers in Border Security Bill

Canada’s efforts to modernise its border security framework took a notable shift this week as lawmakers moved to restrict the government’s authority to interfere with immigration files. New revisions...

December 4, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Trending

Canada Rolls Out New Immigration Fee Structure Starting December 2025

A new set of federal immigration fees has taken effect in Canada, introducing changes that applicants will need to factor into their planning. Beginning December 1, 2025, several government...

Nova Scotia Rolls Out New EOI Framework for Immigration Applicants

December 3, 2025
CIC News Update
Nova Scotia, PNP

Nova Scotia Redesigns Immigration Intake With New Pool-Based Selection Model

Nova Scotia has introduced a sweeping transformation to how it handles immigration submissions, adopting a pool-driven intake approach that reshapes the pathway for skilled workers and employers. Announced on...

December 2, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Trending

Canada Prepares for New PR Streams in 2026

Canada is preparing for a transformative year in 2026, with several new permanent residence (PR) pathways expected to open for the first time. The upcoming changes signal a major...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
476	1,000	Healthcare and Social Services #385
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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