British Columbia's successful BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2021, the province has announced. The pilot gives British Columbia technology companies fast access to in-demand skilled workers, by prioritizing applications in 29 in-demand occupations.

June 5, 2019 - The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2020 to give British Columbia technology companies continued fast access to in-demand skilled workers.

January 22, 2021 - Canada has conducted a new program-specific Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 4,626 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

November 27, 2019 - A recent change to the Ontario immigration Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream provides a new avenue to Canada for candidates with skills and experience in nursing-related occupations.

November 1, 2017 - For the second time in 2017, Canadian Immigration authorities have conducted two Canada Express Entry draws simultaneously, aimed specifically at Provincial Nominee Program and Federal Skilled Trade Program candidates.

May 7 , 2019 - Candidates to study in Canada via the Student Direct Stream (SDS) will have their Study Permit applications processed in 20 days under a new service standard introduced by immigration authorities.

February 1, 2018 - The New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream has closed to applicants without a job offer since this article was published. The province is now only accepting applications from candidates with a job offer, or those with French as a first language who also have experience in specific occupations.

Ontario immigration has delivered a statement of intent for 2019 by issuing Notifications of Interest to nearly 1,500 candidates under its Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

September 25, 2019 - Quebec immigration has announced the details of the latest draw under its new Expression of Interest system, known at Arrima.

July 4, 2018 - Quebec has announced its new declaration of interest system for economic immigration will come into force with effect on August 2, 2018 that will welcome 30,000 new immigrants, annually.

January 21, 2021 - Ottawa is promising to accept up to three times as many new applications for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) this year – and the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa will allow for even more family members to come to Canada.

February 16, 2021 -Canada rewrote the Express Entry record books on Saturday with a draw more than five times larger than any seen before in the history of the selection system.

May 4, 2020 - Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 3,311 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The latest draw saw the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score drop to 452, from 455 in the previous Canadian Experience Class draw.

January 11, 2019 - Canadian citizens and permanent residents wishing to sponsor parents and grandparents for immigration will be able to do so under a new "first in, first out" program from January 28, 2019.

December 12, 2018 - Canada's immigration department says details of the 2019 Parents and Grandparents Program will soon be released.

February 6, 2019 - British Columbia immigration has conducted its first Entrepreneur stream draw of 2019, setting a new lowest-ever minimum score for the third draw running.

January 21, 2019 - Manitoba immigration has kicked off 2019 with a large draw, issuing Invitations to Apply to 626 candidates across three provincial nominee program streams.

March 25, 2019 - Prince Edward Island immigration set a new record for the lowest-ever minimum score for Business Impact candidates in the latest expression of interest draw.

December 16, 2019 - A chronic manufacturing labour shortage in Quebec means nearly 20,000 jobs are currently available, according to industry representatives.

November 14, 2019 - The Quebec provincial government has moved to suspend the changes made to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) following outcry from a number of stakeholders.