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Canada has introduced new penalties of up to $1.5 million for immigration representatives who break the law.

The rules, which took effect on October 28, target people who provide paid immigration advice without a licence or knowingly help applicants submit false information.

The penalties also apply to representatives operating outside Canada, and IRCC plans to launch a public registry of those fined in 2027.

But will these changes be enough to protect applicants from immigration fraud?

Waiting for an LMIA decision while your Canadian work permit is about to expire? A new IRCC update could make things easier.

Canada has removed the 90-day limit for certain work permit extension applications submitted while an employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is still being processed.

Previously, applicants risked having their work permit applications refused if their employer’s LMIA decision took longer than 90 days. Now, IRCC will hold eligible applications until a decision is made.

Find out who qualifies for this change, what it means for workers on maintained status, and when an expired LMIA can be reused.

Canada’s immigration cuts are expected to have very little impact on school enrolment over the next five years, according to a new Statistics Canada study.

The report predicts that changes in immigration levels will affect school enrolment by less than 1% in every province and territory by 2030.

It also suggests that Canada’s elementary school-aged population could decline by nearly 197,000 children by 2035, even under a medium-immigration scenario.

So, what does this mean for concerns about immigration putting pressure on Canadian schools? Find out what the data reveals and which provinces could see the biggest changes.

Newfoundland and Labrador issued 85 invitations across two immigration streams: 75 through the NLPNP Skilled Worker stream and 10 through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Ontario is investing $60 million to fund 2,946 additional postsecondary seats across eight colleges and universities in Northeast Ontario.

The new spaces will focus on high-demand fields, including health care, STEM, education and skilled trades, helping students prepare for careers in sectors facing labour shortages.

Nipissing University will receive the largest allocation, with 1,113 new seats, followed by Cambrian College with 547 and Algoma University with 432.

The funding is part of a broader $1.7 billion provincial investment to create more than 70,000 additional postsecondary seats across Ontario, with some spaces available as early as fall 2026.

Sugandha is here to tell you what you need to know about the major CRA benefit payments coming in November 2026, including when they arrive, who qualifies, and how much you could receive.

A new Statistics Canada study shows that university graduates continue to have an advantage in Canada’s job market, although wage growth has been slow in recent years.

In 2025, 69% of adults aged 25 to 34 with a bachelor’s degree or higher held permanent, full-time jobs, compared with 65% before the pandemic.

Graduates also earned an average of $39.18 per hour, more than those with other education levels. However, gender gaps remain, with women earning about 92 cents for every dollar earned by men.

The findings suggest that while a university degree still offers better employment opportunities, rising living costs and limited wage growth are putting pressure on graduates.

Whether you’re planning to study or find a job in Canada, your English language skills can make a big difference.

And it’s not just about meeting the minimum requirements. Strong English skills can help you feel more confident in job interviews, communicate with colleagues, and settle into life in Canada.

Canadian employers and universities accept British Council IELTS, giving you more options when planning your next steps.

Plus, preparing for an English test doesn’t have to be stressful. With free preparation resources, flexible test dates, and locations, British Council IELTS can help you feel confident and ready for test day.

Find out more about IELTS and how to prepare for working or studying in Canada.