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HealthcareDecember 12, 2025

Is the Canadian Healthcare System Public or Private? What Newcomers Need to Know

Canada is known to have a universal, publicly-funded healthcare system – which is sometimes referred to as ‘free healthcare’. While it’s not technically free, it’s funded using taxpayer dollars – it does mean that many people won’t pay out-of-pocket costs for going to see a doctor or if they go to hospital for an emergency or necessary treatment.

ImmigrationDecember 12, 2025

Ontario Issues 916 Invitations in December 11 Employer Job Offer Draws

It’s been a busy end to the week for Ontario immigration, with the province holding back-to-back OINP draws. On December 11, 2025, Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a new round of draws targeting workers outside the GTA. 916 candidates were invited through the Employer Job Offer streams. This included the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills categories.

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IECDecember 15, 2025

Major Costs to Expect During Your Working Holiday in Canada

If you’re planning a Working Holiday in Canada, you’re probably feeling both excited and a little nervous. It’s a big step, even if it’s only for a year or two. And as with any big move, the costs play a major role in how smoothly everything starts.

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Express EntryDecember 15, 2025

Express Entry Draw #386 – 399 PNP Candidates Invited on December 15, 2025

Today’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw issued 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a minimum CRS score of 731. This surprise round comes just one week after the record-breaking PNP draw on December 8.