Joy Stephen's Canada Immigration Podcast

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Alberta is challenging innovators to tackle three of the province's biggest environmental and economic challenges: growing more, saving water and restoring l… Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Ontario announced a new immigration program on Oct 23, 2026. This matters to people planning to immigrate, study or work in Ontario. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. Se...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Ontario completed a $5.3M North Bay courthouse security upgrade, part of $250M since 2018, improving safety for judges, staff and the public. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Oct 23, 2026: Government of Saskatchewan marked the grand opening of Weyburn General Hospital; patients from Nov 1. Workers needed—canada work permit news. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $193.3M for Rio Tinto and Aluminerie Alouette to maintain about 6,000 jobs and 65 co-op placements. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-48...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $2.3M for four Beauséjour businesses in New Brunswick to respond to U.S. tariffs. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See you wit...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Canada: a federal-provincial-territorial working group met this week on carbon markets; recommendations due July 2027. For industry, investors. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-5...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 18,790 citizens of Africa (Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Tunisia, Egypt, Ghana) who became permanent residents through Express Entry. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. From January to August 2026 (so far), IRCC's figures show 27,025 citizens of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal) who became permanent residents through Express Entry. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) open data, up to August 2026. T...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On Oct. 23, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a major rebuild at Miminegash, PEI, creating construction jobs and supporting 41 fishing vessels. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. Government of Canada invests $4,907,925 via FedNor in 17 Northern Ontario initiatives, creating 18 full-time jobs and paving the way for 60+ more. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. Se...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 23 October 2026. On October 23, 2026, the Government of Canada's FCAC found that bank fees are hard to see and compare, affecting affordability for consumers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. Se...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba invited 57 under Skilled Worker Stream (strategic recruitment) on October 22, 2026, Round 282; for Skilled Worker Stream candidates. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Manitoba immigration news 2026: Government of Manitoba invited 513 in Round 282 under Overall Top Scoring; minimum score 846. For Manitoba PNP candidates. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba invited 734 candidates on Oct 22, 2026, Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba; Round 282, min 816. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct 22, 2026, Government of Yukon said the Receiver agreed to sell Eagle Gold Mine to Boroo for $140M; operations shift to Boroo on closing. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See y...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Manitoba reports 137 physicians recruited, including 18 in Prairie Mountain Health; canada immigration news for healthcare workers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On 2026-10-22, Government of Alberta said major crops are 88% harvested, with soil moisture and pasture ratings above historical averages across the province. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Canada launched consultations on a new space act and released Canada’s first PNT Resilience Framework for the space sector and security. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct 22, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $1.75B for venture capital, opening Growth VCCI fund-of-funds EOI to Jan 21, 2027 for managers. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. S...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Grasslands Brokerage & Consulting Ltd. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See you with questions at my FREE Zoom Q&A every fr...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 20 October 2026. On October 20, 2026, Government of British Columbia invited 5 candidates under Entrepreneur: Regional. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See you with questions at my FREE Zoom Q&A...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 20 October 2026. On October 20, 2026, the Government of British Columbia invited 10 candidates under Entrepreneur: Base; minimum score 118 in British Columbia. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See yo...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. On Oct. 22, 2026, the Government of Canada announced $286,398 repayable support for Cedar & Stone Thermal Spa in Rusagonis, NB, supporting Indigenous tourism. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-...

This is Joey Stephen, Canadian Licenced Immigration practitioner, here is a news brief! Released 22 October 2026. Government of Canada expanded RAII in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with $500M, taking total to $700M; applications open until Dec 31, 2029. Your Canadian AR, Joy Stephen, is available to answer your questions every Friday: myar.me/zoom Call Polinsys toll-free: 1-888-553-4833. See...