A number of initiatives, including the closing of an entrepreneurial pipeline and new provincial labour regulations, went into effect in Canada on New Year's Day. Here are some recent developments and the people they primarily impact.A Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter is no longer required for graduate students.Who it affects: International students considering a master's or doctorate degree in Canada. Master's and doctorate students enrolled in public designated learning institution

More invitations to apply (ITAs) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a draw for applicants who could speak French, the immigration agency gave 6,000 ITAs. In order to be eligible for this draw, contestants had to • a minimum score of 399 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); and • created a candidate profile for Express Entry before August 24, 2025, at 11:43 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).An overview of the 2025.

Canada is preparing to launch a new temporary-resident to permanent-resident (TR to PR) pathway. For thousands of temporary workers, students, and other residents already living in Canada, this program could open a major opportunity to secure permanent residency. Because intake caps are expected to fill quickly, gathering all required documents ahead of time is essential. At Gogna Immigration Inc. (Edmonton), we encourage applicants to prepare early so they are ready when the program is live.