CanPR Engages ArcStone as M&A Advisor to Drive Expansion into Staffing and Recruitment
CanPR Technology Ltd. (TSXV: WPR) (“CanPR” or the “Company”), a Canadian technology company transforming the immigration and newcomer services sector, has formally engaged ArcStone Securities and Investments Corp. (“ArcStone”) as its M&A advisor. The mandate supports CanPR’s next strategic phase: entering the high-growth staffing and recruitment vertical through a targeted acquisition program.
Founded to digitize and streamline the immigration journey, CanPR provides newcomers with a mobile-first platform that guides users from visa application to post-arrival integration, including job placement and community onboarding. The company currently supports over 250,000 monthly active users, generates millions of social media impressions, and operates an AI-driven chatbot to deliver real-time immigration guidance.
This expansion into employment services aligns with CanPR’s stated mission of providing an “application to advancement” pathway, transforming immigration not just into access, but into opportunity.
ArcStone Engagement Overview
Under the engagement, ArcStone will provide end-to-end M&A advisory services to CanPR, including:
- Target Identification & Evaluation: Supporting the acquisition of complementary recruitment firms aligned with CanPR’s platform, client base, and operational footprint
- Deal Structuring & Execution: Leveraging ArcStone’s cross-border transaction experience to ensure strategic fit, integration support, and value creation
- Capital Markets Readiness: Advising on funding and visibility considerations to scale new revenue streams across employment and workforce connectivity
“Our goal is to offer a seamless experience for newcomers, from visa to employment,” said CanPR CEO Akshat Soni. “ArcStone’s track record in complex, cross-border advisory and its integrated capital markets access make them a natural fit for this next stage of our growth.”
Industry Backdrop
CanPR’s expansion arrives amid structural tailwinds in the global skilled immigration and job placement ecosystem. The immigration services sector is projected to grow from US $18B in 2024 to over US $34B by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.4%.1Canada alone expects to admit 1.1 million new permanent residents between 2025 and 2027, with a strong focus on economic migration.2
As governments modernize immigration infrastructure and skilled labor shortages persist across OECD countries, platforms like CanPR are increasingly viewed as essential to integration, not just access.
ArcStone View
CanPR’s decision to pursue an acquisition-led model into staffing and recruitment reflects a well-timed expansion strategy grounded in operational traction and sector alignment. The company’s ability to embed employment solutions within its immigration platform positions it to deliver unique value to both newcomers and employers at scale.
By combining digital-first user acquisition with a transaction-enabled workforce layer, CanPR is well-positioned to build a durable, multi-sided network in a category where incumbents remain fragmented.
ArcStone is pleased to advise CanPR on this next phase of growth and will continue to provide strategic and capital markets support as the acquisition program unfolds.
