On October 15, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services category, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 472 and must have created their Express Entry profile before May 12, 2025, at 11:17 p.m. UTC. This draw marks the fifth healthcare and social services category-based draw of 2025 and is the second-largest of its kind, tying with the August 19 draw and surpassed only by the July 22 draw, which invited 4,000 healthcare professionals.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system on October 6, 2025, specifically targeting candidates with French-language proficiency. This marks the second draw in October and one of the largest French-language category draws this year. To date, the Express Entry system has issued over 70,000 invitations in 2025, with French-language category candidates receiving the highest number of invitations.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its third Express Entry draw of the week on September 4, 2025, specifically inviting candidates with French-language proficiency. A total of 4,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued in this round, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement of 446. This draw highlights the Canadian immigration system's continued emphasis on supporting Francophone communities and attracting candidates with specific skills.

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has announced that its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) has received an additional 1,136 nominations from the federal government, bringing its total annual allocation to 4,761. This adjustment reopens application pathways for several sectors that were previously paused due to reaching their caps. Against a backdrop of diverging immigration allocation trends across Canada, this development in Saskatchewan, along with increases in several other provinces, highlights the complex and evolving landscape of federal and provincial immigration policies.

On August 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new round of targeted draws through the Express Entry system. This draw specifically invited candidates in the healthcare and social services category, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 470. This draw highlights Canada's continued emphasis on attracting professionals in the healthcare sector.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its third Express Entry draw of the month on August 8, 2025, once again issuing invitations to candidates with French-language proficiency. A total of 2,500 candidates received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this round, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481. This draw again highlights the Canadian immigration system's continued emphasis on candidates with specific skills and language abilities, particularly the demand for French speakers.

The federally-funded "Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program" is now officially open, designed to provide a suite of free, customized supports for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who have already obtained permanent resident status in Canada. Operated by the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, the program aims to help them overcome barriers in language, culture, and professional licensure through systematic online courses, expert mentorship, and personalized case management, thereby accelerating their entry into the Canadian healthcare workforce.

On July 22, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw, once again focusing on specific occupational fields. This draw, the 357th, specifically targeted candidates in the "Healthcare and social services" category, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for invited candidates was 475. This move underscores Canada's clear policy focus on addressing labor market shortages, particularly for talent in critical sectors.

The Government of Canada has announced the official launch of an enhanced Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFCs) initiative, set to be operationalized between 2025 and 2026. The program will designate 24 communities across Canada (outside of Quebec) to provide bolstered community support and settlement services, facilitating the successful integration of French-speaking newcomers. This initiative represents a key component of Canada's broader strategy to increase Francophone immigration and ensure the vitality of French-speaking minority communities.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued new invitations to Entrepreneur Immigration applicants on May 28. A total of no more than 14 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued across the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional and Base streams, with varying cut-off scores. Notably, compared to its skills immigration streams, BC's Entrepreneur Immigration program has maintained significant invitation frequency and stability in 2025, underscoring the province's continued focus on attracting business investment and promoting economic development.