Canada Claims Four Spots in QS 2026 Top 100 Student Cities
Canada has once again proven its appeal to international students. In the QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranking, four Canadian cities made the top 100: Montreal (Tied #18) Student Satisfaction: 94.4 Student Mix: 91.5 Employer Activity: 80.0 Home to McGill University (Global #27) Note: Rising living costs (Affordability 30.5) Toronto (#22) Student Satisfaction: 93.1 […]
News Updates | Canada’s 2025 Parent & Grandparent Sponsorship—Invitations Open July 28
The wait is over! On July 16, 2025, IRCC confirmed that the 2025 Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) will launch on July 28, issuing up to 17,860 invitations to sponsors who filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) back in 2020. The goal: secure 10,000 completed sponsorship applications within two weeks. Who Can Expect an Invitation? […]
ALTEC’s Insight | Countdown to Canada’s Express Entry New Proof-of-Funds Rules
Beginning July 28, 2025, all Express Entry candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP) programs must update their Proof of Funds in their EE profile to meet revised minimums. Announced by IRCC on July 7, this measure ensures newcomers have sufficient resources to successfully settle in Canada. What’s Changing? IRCC […]
BREAKING NEWS | Ontario’s PNP Overhaul Changes Effective July 2025
As of July 2025, Ontario’s Employer-Job-Offer Provincial Nominee streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) have undergone their most significant revamp in years. Designed to sharpen alignment with Ontario’s labour-market needs and boost application efficiency, these new rules mean applicants and employers alike must adjust their strategies. What’s New? 1. Application “Return” Power OINP […]
BREAKING NEWS | Canada’s 2025 High-Wage/Low-Wage Work Permit Thresholds
On June 27, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) rolled out its annual update to the high-wage and low-wage thresholds for employer-sponsored work permits. These figures determine whether a job falls into the High-Wage Stream or the Low-Wage Stream, and they have real consequences for both employees and employers. What’s a High-Wage vs. Low-Wage […]
ALTEC’s Insights | Canada Ranks 7th for Work–Life Balance
Are you torn between career ambitions and personal well-being? Canada just proved it doesn’t have to be a choice. In the latest 2025 Global Work–Life Balance Index—which measures ten core indicators from statutory paid leave to public healthcare—Canada secured an impressive 7th place out of 60 economies, scoring 73.46. Meanwhile, the United States landed at […]
BREAKING NEWS | Canada overhauled PGWP-Eligible Fields to Match 2025 Labour Needs
On June 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) overhauled the list of programs eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), adding 119 new fields while removing 178 others to better align with labour market demands. These changes affect students in non-degree programs who applied on or after November 1, 2024, although existing applicants […]
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s New Employer Portal Launches on July 2, 2025
On July 2, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will flip the switch on its all-new Employer Portal—a fully digital hub that replaces the old paper-based employer form and fundamentally shifts the Employer Job Offer streams from an applicant-driven to an employer-driven process. What’s Changing? Today: You, the candidate, submit an Expression of Interest […]
ALTEC’s Insights | Scale Your Business in North America’s Stable, Innovative Market!
In today’s saturated markets and slowing domestic growth, companies everywhere—from Asia to Europe to the Americas—are looking beyond their borders for their next chapter. “Going global” is no longer just exporting products; it’s a full-spectrum upgrade of your business model, encompassing market entry, brand elevation, and global resource allocation. Among global opportunities, Canada stands out […]
BREAKING NEWS | Bill C-3 is Coming – “Lost Canadians” May Finally Reclaim Their Status!
On June 5, 2025, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C‑3, a proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act that addresses the long-standing issue of “Lost Canadians.” This monumental reform offers new opportunities for overseas-born individuals—once denied Canadian citizenship due to outdated legal frameworks—to finally reclaim their rightful status. Who Are the “Lost Canadians”? Since the […]