Canada will host 13 matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with games taking place in Toronto and Vancouver between June 11 and July 19, 2026. For many visitors, this will be a chance to watch one of the world’s biggest sporting events in
Alberta has issued 1,550 invitations to apply through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) in its latest series of draws. Between May 20 and June 2, 2026, the province held seven selection rounds. These draws targeted candidates across several sectors where Alberta continues to
Canada has changed its entry requirements for certain citizens of Indonesia and Malaysia. Starting May 26, 2026, eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens may apply for an electronic travel authorization, commonly known as an eTA, instead of a visitor visa when travelling to Canada by
Nova Scotia has started using the federal Express Entry system in a more targeted way to help local employers fill critical job vacancies. The province is now sending Notices of Interest to selected Express Entry candidates whose skills may match labour shortages in Nova Scotia.
Employers planning to submit a high-wage LMIA should pay close attention to June 27, 2026. The Government of Canada currently uses the provincial or territorial hourly wage threshold to determine whether an LMIA application falls under the high-wage stream or the low-wage stream. If
Canada is preparing for another major change to Express Entry. Under the proposed reform, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may give additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points to candidates with Canadian work experience or a job offer in a high-wage occupation. This would