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Welcome to episode 79 of the Canada Immigration News Podcast, your trusted source for weekly immigration insights. In this episode, we cover the Alberta Opportunity Stream update under AAIP, upcoming SINP information sessions on nomination cuts, the immediate application cap of Canada’s Home Care Worker Pilots, and B.C.’s tuition-free pathway programs designed to boost post-secondary access for adult learners.
On March 26, 2025, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) released an update based on its current application inventory. The province is processing:
The total number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the selection pool across all AAIP streams stands at 51,747.
Additionally, on March 7, Alberta invited 16 aviation professionals under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, with a minimum score of 56. So far in 2025, the province has issued 584 invitations and granted 1,257 nomination certificates across all AAIP streams.
In response to a 50% reduction in Saskatchewan’s 2025 federal nomination allocation, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is hosting online information sessions to clarify program changes.
These sessions, scheduled for April 3 and April 9, are split between prospective applicants and employers:
These updates will help attendees understand the impact of reduced allocations and how to best navigate the evolving provincial immigration landscape.
Canada’s Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot reached their full application caps on their March 31, 2025 launch date. Each pilot allows for 2,750 applications, including 150 spots for out-of-status workers.
Due to overwhelming demand, the online application portals closed the same day. While alternative application formats remain open, the main portal will not reopen until 2026. Additionally, the stream for “Applicants not working in Canada” is yet to launch, with no confirmed date announced.
From April 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, British Columbia is investing $4 million to offer tuition-free Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) programs. These 23 pathway programs are available at 11 public post-secondary institutions and the Native Education College (NEC).
Launched in 2022, the initiative helps adult learners—especially Indigenous and rural populations—upgrade their academic skills in English, math, and science to pursue careers in healthcare, skilled trades, and more. These targeted pathways help ensure a smooth transition into further education and meaningful employment.
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