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  • 4 February

Ontario Issues Over 1,800 Invitations in Its First Draws of the Year

Ontario has officially launched its 2026 immigration selections. On February 2, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted six targeted draws, issuing a total of 1,825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. These draws were carried out under Ontario’s Employer: Job Offer streams and mainly targeted healthcare professionals,...

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  • 28 January

Canada set to begin free trade negotiations: Implications for workers from India, Thailand, UAE and Mercosur countries

Canada may soon make it easier for foreign professionals and businesspeople to enter the country temporarily, as the federal government moves forward with multiple international trade negotiations. According to official consultation documents released by the Government of Canada, future trade agreements could include provisions that improve temporary entry and work...

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  • 27 January

BC PNP Hikes Nomination Application Fees for Worker Immigration Streams

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has announced an increase in application fees for candidates applying under its Skills Immigration category. The fee has been raised from $1,475 to $1,750, with the change taking effect on January 22, 2026. According to the official update, the revised fee applies...

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  • 23 January

CEC Express Entry draw records lowest CRS cut-off as thousands of candidates invited

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its strong start to 2026 by issuing a fresh round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system, offering new opportunities for candidates with Canadian work experience. In the latest draw, IRCC issued 6,000 ITAs under the Canadian Experience Class...

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  • 22 January

Latest Express Entry Draw Invites Provincial Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held a new Express Entry draw, issuing 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify in this draw, candidates needed: Latest Draw Details  Express Entry Draws List 2026 Date Draw Type Minimum CRS Number of...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 20 January

PEI Gives Priority to International Graduates in Opening PNP Draw of 2026

Prince Edward Island conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026 on January 15, following its planned Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The province focused on candidates with strong ties to Prince Edward Island, giving priority to international student graduates from selected designated learning institutions (DLIs). PEI PNP...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 20 January

Canada Announces 5,000 Additional PR Slots for French-Speaking Candidates

Canada has announced a major boost to Francophone immigration by adding 5,000 new permanent residence (PR) admission spaces for provinces and territories to welcome more French-speaking newcomers. The announcement was made on January 19 during a press conference in Moncton, New Brunswick, by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab. These additional...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 19 January

Manitoba PNP Issues New Invitations to Skilled Workers in Latest Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its first immigration draw of the year on January 15, inviting skilled workers through its Skilled Worker Stream. In this draw, Manitoba focused on candidates who had received a direct invitation from the province under a strategic recruitment initiative. Only applicants who declared...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 19 January

First New Brunswick PNP Draw of 2026 Targets Candidates From Three Immigration Streams

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has conducted its first set of draws for 2026, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) between January 13 and January 15. In this round, invitations were sent to candidates under three immigration streams, all of which require applicants to demonstrate a genuine connection to...

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  • 16 January

Canada Listed Among the World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports for 2026

Henley & Partners has released its latest global passport rankings, with Canada continuing to rank among the world’s top 10 most powerful passports. According to the January 2026 Henley Passport Index, Canada is placed eighth out of nearly 200 passports worldwide, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 181 destinations. Canada...

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  • 15 January

Yukon Government Confirms 2026 Nomination Allocation, Program Priorities and Intake Periods

The Government of Yukon has announced that the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) will receive 282 nomination spaces for 2026, with the first application intake opening on January 19. According to an official update released on January 12, 2026, Yukon has decided to continue with many of the same priorities used...

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  • 10 January

Best Alternatives to Canada’s PGP for Bringing Parents and Grandparents Sooner

As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), no new applications will be accepted under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. The official IRCC website confirms that the program will remain closed for new intake this year. This decision means Canadian citizens and permanent residents cannot sponsor their...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 10 January

LMIA Processing to Restart in Eight Regions, Including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax in Early 2026

Starting January 9, 2026, the Canadian federal government resumed processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in eight additional regions across the country. This update brings relief to employers and foreign workers who were previously affected by regional restrictions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Major regions such as...

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Latest Immigration News
  • 9 January

Prince Edward Island releases immigration draw schedule for 2026

Prince Edward Island has officially shared its expected Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule for 2026, giving immigration applicants an early idea of when provincial nomination draws may take place during the year. By releasing a tentative draw calendar in advance, Prince Edward Island continues to stand out as the only...

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  • 8 January

Canada Issues One of the Largest Canadian Experience Class Draws on Record

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again issued a large number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system, this time targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In this draw, 8,000 ITAs were issued. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of...

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