On July 14, 2026, the Government of Nova Scotia announced a one time expansion of its immigration selection priorities under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The measure is intended to help the province retain more temporary workers who...
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Starting July 10, 2026, employers in eight Canadian regions can once again submit low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment applications for processing. The regions include Halifax, Winnipeg, Regina, Saint John, Fredericton, Drummondville, Kingston, and St. Catharines-Niagara. These regions were previously affected by the federal government’s refusal-to-process policy because...
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Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers met on June 23, 2026, to discuss the future direction of the country’s immigration system. The meeting focused on one central issue: how Canada can reduce overall immigration levels while continuing to address labour shortages, support economic growth...
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) officially launched the first phase of its long-awaited program redesign. Effective June 26, 2026, Ontario has replaced eight existing immigration streams with a new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, fundamentally changing how employers and foreign workers will access provincial nomination. Although the...
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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 person. For...
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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 face labour...
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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 air. This does...
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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. This...
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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 the offered...
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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 mark a...
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