On June 18, 2026, the PEI PNP Draw June 2026 issued 182 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), making it the largest Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program draw of the year. The province targeted workers in priority sectors and international graduates from recognized PEI institutions while continuing its focus on addressing labour shortages across the island....
New international student and temporary worker arrivals fell 73% between January and April 2026 compared to the same period in 2024, a drop of 199,335 people, driven by federal study permit caps, hiring restrictions, and tighter Post Graduate Work Permit rules. At the same time, 58% of new permanent residents in 2026 are former temporary...
Canada Job Vacancies 2026 data shows encouraging signs for job seekers and prospective immigrants. According to newly released labour market data, Canadian employers reported 506,700 open positions in the first quarter of 2026, marking the first quarterly increase in job vacancies since 2022. The increase of 11,800 vacancies suggests that labour demand is beginning to...
Manitoba has restructured its International Education Stream Career Employment Pathway, requiring graduates with six months of local work experience to transition into the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway instead. The Graduate Internship Pathway for master’s and doctoral students remains untouched. Candidates with active EOI profiles should review eligibility and update their information immediately. Why Manitoba...
Latest New Brunswick PNP draw issued 699 Invitations to Apply across six draws on June 3 and June 4, 2026, spanning Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Francophone, and Atlantic Immigration Program streams. This brings the province’s 2026 total to 2,738 invitations, making it one of the most active provincial programs for candidates targeting Atlantic Canada this...
The discussion around AI in Canadian immigration processing is gaining attention following a recent opinion published by the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA). The opinion argues that growing immigration backlogs may require Canada to explore new approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence to generate initial immigration decisions. While the proposal is not government policy,...
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is hosting two free online information sessions on June 16 and June 18, 2026, ahead of an Expression of Interest draw for the Employer Driven Stream scheduled for June 25, 2026. If you are an employer looking to hire internationally or a foreign national seeking a northern pathway to...
Canada’s Border and Asylum Reform Act, known as Bill C-12, introduced a one-year filing deadline for refugee claims. Claimants who first arrived in Canada more than one year before making their claim are now deemed ineligible for review by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Legal advocates, LGBTQ+ support organizations, and refugee lawyers argue this rule...
The BC PNP Rural Health Support Initiative is creating a new pathway for healthcare support workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. British Columbia has launched this temporary immigration initiative to help address labour shortages in rural and remote healthcare facilities across the province. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is now accepting registrations under the...
