News. For Newcomers | October 1, 2025

IRCC recently launched a new “Did you know?” campaign promoting Express Entry for skilled workers. On the surface, it looks like a proactive push to attract global talent.

But for those in the system, and those reporting on it, the messaging doesn’t quite land. The reality of Express Entry is far more complex, costly, and uncertain than the post suggests.

In our latest piece, we break down what IRCC’s campaign gets right, where it misses the mark, and what applicants really need to know before entering the pool. Read our review here.

Canada’s latest Express Entry pool breakdown shows that the pool size is stabilizing, after 2 months of consistent draws inviting over 9,000 candidates in August and September. However, the picture is a little less clear at the 501+ range, with increased category-based draw activity recently.

Read our complete analysis here.

Two Canadian suburbs made the Time Out Group’s Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World list this year. The first one may not be super surprising - Plateau-Mont-Royal, which is where former prime minister Justin Trudeau and popstar Katy Perry were spotted bar hopping earlier this year.

The second was one I hadn’t personally heard of, Davenport in Toronto. It’s an upcoming area for art and design, peppered with incredible restaurants, underground nightlife, and a thriving brewery scene. Might be worth checking out if you’re nearby!

Ontario is not on track for $10-a-day childcare by 2026, the auditor general reports. It’s noted that the province needs around $2 billion more in federal funding for the program to proceed as initially hoped. It’s also worth noting that the current agreement expires on March 31, 2026.

Confused about Canada’s childcare programs? You can more about childcare in Canada in our detailed guide.

When writing your resume or introducing yourself, avoid simply listing what you were responsible for. Employers want to see outcomes: what changed because of your work. Instead of saying “Managed client accounts,” say “Increased account revenue by 45% in 18 months.” That shift makes your experience measurable and memorable.

Even if you’ve worked in roles that don’t seem number-driven, you can still frame results. Did you reduce waiting times, improve customer satisfaction, or train new staff effectively? Numbers and tangible outcomes help employers quickly understand your impact.

We’re updating our resume template at the moment and will release that in an upcoming email, so keep an eye out for that. But read our resume tips in the meantime!

We’re seeing some reports of fraudulent agents offering a guaranteed higher English language test score for $20,000, or more. Given the high competition in the pool (and how helpful those extra points for CLB 10s can be), we get that it may be tempting. But here’s the thing, fraud is both risky and wrong.

To start, many (if not all) of these claims that promise immigration results are scams. So, the newcomers who pay often see absolutely no benefit in return. It’s a complete waste of money — money that could be spent getting a language tutor instead ($20k on English courses would go a long way!).

Even if an agent manages to boost your language scores, you’re still facing the very real risk of misrepresentation — and that can mean being barred from Canada for five years. Beyond the practical consequences, there’s also the question of integrity. Do you truly want to be part of the problem, adding to fraud in the system and undermining the very opportunities you’re working so hard to secure?

In summary: don’t pay for scammy opportunities to improve your CRS score. Focus on legitimate opportunities to improve yourself and your score at the same time, and you’ll reap the benefits personally and professionally.