British Columbia and Manitoba invited candidates in recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. These programs, part of Canada's immigration system, help meet federal immigration targets.

British Columbia invited over 72 candidates on July 3 in the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. The highest number of invitations, 36, were for tech occupations.

Manitoba issued 126 letters of advice on July 4, with 85 for International Education stream candidates and 41 for Skilled Candidates Overseas. These initiatives aim to address local labour needs and support economic growth through targeted immigration.

Hungary expects a decision on Schengen land border accession for Bulgaria and Romania by the end of this year. Deputy Minister of the Interior, Bence Retvari, emphasized its importance and called for additional EU resources to support Bulgaria and Greece in securing external borders.

Retvari warned that failing to enhance security could lead to re-establishing internal European borders. Currently, Bulgaria and Romania are Schengen members for sea and air travel but still face land border controls.

Hungary's EU presidency prioritizes resolving this and reducing irregular migration, alongside supporting the EU’s expansion to the Western Balkans and other candidate states.

Saskatchewan's Immigration Services Act, effective July 1, aims to enhance the province's management of the immigration system and protect foreign workers from exploitation.

The Act replaces The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, unifying all immigration authorities under a single legislative body. It will streamline processes for employers recruiting internationally and address workforce needs. Immigration Minister Jeremy Harrison highlighted its role in protecting workers and supporting the economy.

The Act grants the government enhanced investigative powers to combat immigration fraud, aligning with Saskatchewan's goal of reaching 1.4 million people by 2030. The Regina Open Door Society supports the new legislation for bolstering newcomer support.