Manitoba held a new provincial immigration selection round through the Manitoba PNP draw #266, inviting 46 candidates to apply for nomination. The draw took place on March 12, 2026, and focused on skilled workers selected through targeted recruitment initiatives designed to address specific labour needs in the province. The invitations were issued through the Skilled...
Ontario has launched the Ontario Francophone Community Grants Program 2026-2027, offering financial support to organizations and businesses working to strengthen French-language services and cultural initiatives across the province. The program was announced on March 12 by Minister of Francophone Affairs Caroline Mulroney. Eligible applicants can apply for grants of up to $50,000 through two funding...
Canada has sent another clear signal to French speaking skilled workers. The latest Express Entry draw #405 brought 4,000 new invitations, giving more candidates a strong opportunity to move toward permanent residence. Recent reporting on the round indicates the cut off score was 393, making this one of the most accessible French category invitations seen...
Prince Edward Island experienced an exceptional year for tourism in 2025, welcoming 1.87 million visitors, marking a 10 percent increase compared with the previous year. The province also recorded strong growth in visitor spending, highlighting its growing popularity as one of Canada’s most attractive travel destinations. According to provincial officials, visitor spending increased 12.4 percent,...
Newfoundland and Labrador has begun its immigration selection rounds for 2026 by issuing 445 invitations through its Enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The draws were conducted on March 6, 2026, marking the first provincial immigration invitations issued this year. Out of the total invitations, 362 were issued through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee...
Canada continues to strengthen its immigration system by giving provinces a strong role in selecting skilled workers who can contribute to local economies. The New Brunswick immigration draws March 2026 reflect this strategy as the province issued new invitations through multiple immigration pathways. Between March 3 and March 6, 2026, New Brunswick invited candidates through...
Canada’s business immigration system could soon see major reform following new recommendations from the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association. In its report titled Engine of Growth, CILA proposes the creation of a Canadian Business Immigration Council to modernize how Canada selects entrepreneurs and investor immigrants. The report highlights a sharp decline in business immigration admissions from...
If you are planning a summer trip, renewing ID, or applying for your first travel document, here is one update you should not miss. A Canadian passport fee change is scheduled for the end of March 2026, and it is tied to inflation. That means the fee you pay for a passport will move up,...
Canada held Express Entry Draw 395 on February 16, 2026, issuing 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS cut-off reached 789, reflecting the high scores typical of PNP-specific draws, where candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points for securing a provincial nomination. This latest round reinforces the...
