Rents Down $80/Month on Average in July 2025
Average asking rent in Canada was $2,121 in July. That’s $80 less per month than in July last year. This marks the tenth month in a row that rents have dropped. The 3.6% yearly drop in July is bigger than the 2.7% drop in June, suggesting rents may keep falling — with Calgary and Vancouver seeing faster drops than other major cities. One bedroom apartments also saw a larger-than-average drop in July.
More Security Checks Holding up Canadian Immigration
An increase in requests for security screening assessments on immigration applicants are causing major delays in processing. Learn about steps you can take to avoid screening delays.
Video: Express Entry So Far in 2025
Express Entry in 2025 has been anything but predictable. Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant Rebecca Major walks through what’s happened so far with video content creator, Rachel, in this week’s video.
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Say goodbye to fiddling with tiny little plastic cards when you land in Canada, and hello to seamless connection with an eSIM. Learn all about how they operate in Canada in our detailed guide.
RCIP Employer Fraud Alert
Getting defrauded by a potential employer hurts. Getting banned from Canada for five years for misrepresentation as a result of that fraud hurts even more. Here’s why you should NEVER pay an employer for a job in Canada — even if they tell you it’s fine.
