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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The federal government has announced a revamped financial support program that could put several hundred extra dollars into the pockets of many newcomers to Canada, starting this year and continuing over the next five years. The support comes through a redesigned refundable tax credit now called...
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Receiving an Invitation to Apply under Express Entry is a major milestone. For many candidates, it feels like the final step before permanent residence. Still, there are situations where accepting an ITA is not only risky, but can lead to refusal or far more serious...
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Canada has entered a new chapter in its immigration landscape. For the first time in several years, the total number of temporary residents has declined on a year over year basis. This change follows a period of unprecedented growth driven largely by international students and...
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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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