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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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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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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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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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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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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