After months of limited access, low-wage LMIA processing is set to reopen in several major Canadian regions in early 2026. Beginning January 9, 2026, the federal government will once again accept and process low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in eight additional regions, including Vancouver,...
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In 2026, Saskatchewan will continue to manage its provincial nominations through a sector-based allocation model under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The system is designed to align permanent residence nominations with labour-market demand, while limiting over-concentration in certain industries. For applicants already working in...
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Canada is resetting its approach to business immigration. In a move that signals a broader policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the closure of key intake streams under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program, while preparing to launch a new, more targeted...
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Foreign nationals planning to apply for permanent residence through Canada’s home care worker pilot programs will need to reconsider their timelines. On December 19, 2025, the federal government confirmed that these pathways will not reopen in 2026, despite earlier expectations. According to newly published Ministerial Instructions...
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On December 15, 2025, Canada quietly corrected a problem that had affected families for generations. Bill C-3, formally amending the Citizenship Act, is now in force, restoring and extending Canadian citizenship to thousands of people who had previously been excluded under outdated rules. These individuals were...
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Canada is taking another step toward modernising its immigration system with the testing of digital visas, a new format designed to improve how travellers receive and use temporary resident visas. The pilot program is being led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and currently involves...
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Nova Scotia has introduced a major shift in how it manages applications under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). As of November 28 2025, all submissions are now treated as Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and moved into a central...
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Alberta is preparing significant adjustments to the Rural Renewal Stream, a pathway that many foreign workers have relied on to obtain permanent residence through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The province published its notice in November 2025, signalling that the rules will shift on...
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Ontario has introduced a major change to its provincial immigration program. On November 14 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program confirmed that it would stop the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream and return every application submitted under this pathway. This development marks one of the...
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Canada is preparing for a significant shift in its approach to regional immigration. The federal government has set a target of ninety one thousand five hundred permanent resident admissions through the Provincial Nominee Program in 2026. This represents a considerable increase from the previous target...
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