News. For Newcomers | October 29, 2025

Express Entry Draw 376 just took place, issuing 6,000 invitations to French-speaking candidates. This brings 2025 totals to 36,000 ITAs — a massive 44% of all invitations this year. As French candidates surge ahead and others lag behind, we can’t help but wonder what this growing focus means for the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan. We unpack it all in our latest article.

On the topic of Express Entry, as Canada prepares to unveil its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, many are watching to see what it means for Express Entry — the (once) core of Canada’s skilled immigration system. Each year, the plan outlines direction and targets, but as 2025 showed us, what’s written on paper doesn’t always unfold as expected.

Last year’s blueprint offered insight into IRCC’s priorities — from category-based draws to an in-Canada focus — yet the outcomes highlighted a shift from what was originally planned. By comparing the expectations set out in the 2025 plan with the realities that followed, we can better set expectations for 2026 — and remind ourselves, in all the anticipation, that the Levels Plan signals intent, not guarantees.

What happens when the ICE agent is Canadian? We could all use a laugh these days, and this video delivered. It’s a clever, lighthearted take that’s guaranteed to lift the mood, especially when immigration news has felt a bit heavy lately.

PEI Issued 59 Invitations to International Graduates On October 27.

The Bank of Canada is expected to cut interest rates again, and savings returns are tied closely to its policy rate. Even if your money is tucked away safely, it might not be working as hard as it could.

Luckily, we’ve partnered with Scotiabank to create a Newcomer Savings Series. A simple, practical series to help you understand how to make your money work smarter.

And if you need guidance on building a brighter financial future in Canada, a Scotiabank Advisor can help. Book a free appointment below to get started.  

Ontario offers fantastic opportunities for those interested in starting a teaching career, but to begin, you’ll need to be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). The process includes completing a teacher-education program and, for those trained abroad, verifying your credentials and language proficiency. Once certified, you can choose your path, whether it’s teaching at the elementary or secondary level, or specializing in a subject you’re passionate about. Ontario truly values teachers who are ready to inspire.

Each step brings you closer to joining a profession that’s in high demand across the province, with one of the lowest unemployment rates among educators. And if you’re planning to stay long-term in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada, this career also opens doors to immigration opportunities.

Halloween in Canada has deep roots that trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, brought over by Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 1800s. They introduced lively traditions like dressing up in costumes, carving turnips, which were later replaced by pumpkins, and going door to door for treats.

The very first Canadian jack-o’-lantern was recorded in Kingston, Ontario, in 1886. Over time, these customs blended with local culture and turned Halloween into the festive celebration we know today. Canadians now spend hundreds of millions every year on candy, costumes, and spooky decorations. While it is not an official holiday, it is the second most popular celebration in the country, right after Christmas.