Starting April 10, 2026, the federal government has stopped processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in a number of Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) across Canada. This includes major centres such as Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Halifax. This is not a small adjustment. The list now...
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Canadian employers looking to hire through the low wage LMIA stream now have a longer and more demanding process ahead. As of April 1, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has introduced new recruitment requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Employers must now...
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Canada has officially passed one of the most significant immigration reforms in decades. On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12 received Royal Assent and became law. While the bill covers border security and related measures, one of the biggest takeaways is this: the federal government now has...
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Canada has introduced changes to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa program that will make it easier for families to meet the income requirement. These updates take effect on March 31, 2026, and apply to both new applications and those already in process. What Changed?Under the...
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On March 13, 2026, the Government of Canada announced new temporary measures aimed at helping rural employers address ongoing labour shortages. The announcement was made by Employment and Social Development Canada and reflects the government’s attempt to balance two priorities: ensuring Canadians have the first...
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Canada has quietly expanded its youth mobility programs with two new work permit pathways aimed at young professionals from Taiwan and Portugal. These new options fall under the Young Professionals stream of the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, but they operate through government-supported initiatives in...
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For most Canadian permanent residence applications, including programs under Express Entry, applicants must provide police certificates from every country where they have lived for six months or more since the age of 18. On paper, this sounds straightforward. In practice, it is often one of...
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released the 2026 category based selection framework under Express Entry. While the overall structure remains familiar, two developments require close attention: a stricter work experience threshold and changes to the eligible occupation lists. One change will be particularly significant for...
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Canada’s Express Entry system delivered an unexpected progress this week when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw on a statutory holiday. The department issued 6,000 invitations to apply, selecting candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score...
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Ontario is heading into 2026 with more room to nominate immigrants through its provincial program, a development that signals cautious expansion rather than a full return to earlier levels. On February 6, 2026, Ontario confirmed that it has been allocated 14,119 nominations for the year under...
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