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Canada Immigration Provincial pick for Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (Northern Ontario Draw) by Ontario on 28 August 2025

Ontario selected potential nominees under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream on 28 August 2025.

Draw Information

• Date issued: August 28, 2025
• Number of invitations: 94
• Profiles created between: July 2, 2025 – August 28, 2025
• Score range: 53 and above
• Notes: Targeted draw for candidates in Northern Ontario

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick for Labour & Express Entry Invitations by Prince Edward Island on 21 August 2025

Prince Edward Island selected potential nominees under the Labour & Express Entry Invitations on 21 August 2025.

Draw Information

• Invitation Date: August 21, 2025
• Labour & Express Entry Invitations: 132
• Selection Attributes: Invitations extended to individuals in occupations and priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. Candidates working with a PEI employer and international graduates from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île were prioritized.

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Canada Immigration Provincial pick for Law Enforcement by Alberta on 19 August 2025

Alberta conducted a provincial selection under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway on 19 August 2025.

• Minimum CRS score: 45
• Number of invitations: Less than 10

🔗 Alberta news archive: https://myar.me/tag/ab/

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Weekly PNP Selection Summary | Week Ending August 22, 2025

This week’s Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) selections came from Quebec, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

📌 Highlights:

• Quebec invited 277 candidates on August 14, 2025 (Watch here
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• British Columbia selected fewer than 16 candidates on August 19, 2025 (Watch here
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• Manitoba invited 77 candidates on August 21, 2025 (Watch here
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In this episode, Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner, summarizes the latest PNP selections and what they mean for potential immigrants.

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Quebec Immigration Pick – Regular Skilled RSWP/PSTQ | August 14, 2025

On August 14, 2025, Quebec issued 277 invitations under the Permanent Selection Stream (PSTQ) through Arrima Stream 3: Regulated Professions.

📌 Extraction details:

• Date: August 11, 2025 at 6:00
• Score requirement: 766 or higher
• Location: Candidates living in Quebec

In this episode, Joy Stephen, a Canadian Immigration practitioner, explains the selection process and what these new invitations mean for skilled workers in Quebec.

• Previous Quebec updates: https://myar.me/tag/qc/
  
  
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Yukon Extends Nurse Signing Bonuses and Exam Fee Reimbursement

The Government of Yukon has extended nurse signing bonuses and exam fee reimbursement through to March 31, 2027, retroactive to April 1, 2025.

In this episode, Joy Stephen, a Canadian Immigration practitioner, explains the bonus structure and eligibility:

• $7,500 signing bonus for new nurse practitioners and registered nurses
• $4,500 signing bonus for new licensed practical nurses
• Exam fee reimbursement for new graduates joining Yukon government nursing positions
• A 12-month service agreement is required for all bonuses

These incentives aim to attract and retain qualified nurses, strengthening healthcare delivery across Yukon communities.

• Previous Yukon updates: https://myar.me/tag/nt/
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New Brunswick Invests $7.24 Million in Early Childhood Educator Wages

The Government of New Brunswick has announced a $7.24 million investment to increase wages for early childhood educators, adding a fourth step to the existing wage grid starting September 16, 2025.

This increase represents a 5.5% raise for Level 1 educators and a 6% raise for entry-level educators, helping improve working conditions and support the retention of educators across the province.

In this episode, Joy Stephen, a Canadian Immigration practitioner, breaks down the wage grid changes and the government’s commitment to strengthening early childhood education in New Brunswick.

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Saskatchewan Exceeds the National Average in Licensed Nurses Per Capita 

Saskatchewan continues to lead Canada in nurse availability, surpassing both national and Western Canadian averages in key workforce measures. With nearly 17,500 nurses licensed in 2024, the province stands out for its strong healthcare system and support to communities. 

In this episode, Joy Stephen, a Canadian Immigration practitioner, reviews the recent Nursing in Canada 2024 report by CIHI and shares why Saskatchewan’s nursing workforce is setting benchmarks nationwide. 

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Canada Immigration Weekly PNP Selection Summary – Week Ending 15 August 2025

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC News, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner, bringing you this weekly PNP selection summary. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

This week, the following provinces picked candidates for PNP nominations: Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador.

PNP Selections:

ProvinceDateTotal Selection (Number)PNP Video LinkAlberta | 7 August 2025 | 63 | https://polinsys.co/aby
Alberta | 11 August 2025 | 39 | https://polinsys.co/aby
Alberta | 12 August 2025 | 581 | https://polinsys.co/aby
Newfoundland and Labrador | 13 August 2025 | 231 | https://polinsys.co/nly

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Canada Immigration Provincial Pick – Alberta Opportunity Stream: General (August 12, 2025)

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC News, brought to you by Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.

Alberta selected potential PNP nominees under the Alberta Opportunity Stream: General on August 12, 2025.

Draw Information:

• Draw Date: August 12, 2025
• Pathway: Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Minimum CRS score: 70
• Invitations issued: 581

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• Alberta News & Past Picks: https://myar.me/tag/ab/
  
  
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