Canada has officially launched its August immigration selection cycle with Express Entry Draw #431, inviting 507 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. Conducted on August 4, 2026, the draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 768, reflecting the additional 600 CRS points awarded to candidates who already held...
Alberta continues to strengthen its position as one of Canada’s most active provincial immigration destinations by issuing new invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In its latest selection rounds held on July 16 and July 21, 2026, the province invited skilled workers employed in two sectors facing persistent labour shortages agriculture and construction....
Between August and October 2026, Canadians who received a passport issued between January 1 and June 30, 2026, may receive an email or printed invitation to complete a voluntary client experience survey. The survey, run by research firm Advanis, takes 15 to 20 minutes, is confidential, and has no effect on any current or future passport...
Statistics Canada reports payroll employment rose by 24,100 positions in May 2026, up 0.6% year over year, while job vacancies held steady at 495,700 with a 2.8% vacancy rate. Public administration, health care, and retail trade drove the gains, while finance and professional services saw declines, a mix that directly shapes which occupations and provinces...
On July 30, 2026, Manitoba issued 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Manitoba PNP draw #276, including 605 through occupation-specific selection in manufacturing and utilities, 74 across other in-demand occupations, 17 through the francophone stream, and 70 through strategic recruitment initiatives. Ninety-four of those invited also held valid Express Entry profiles. How Many Candidates Were Invited...
On July 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 523 candidates across four streams in the 86th Arrima round: 105 under highly qualified and specialized skills, 296 under intermediate and manual skills, 110 under regulated professions, and 12 under exceptional talent. Quebec has now invited 13,763 candidates through Arrima in 2026 alone. What Happened in Quebec’s 86th Arrima Round? ...
Canada’s refugee system is once again at the centre of a national policy debate. Following the United States’ decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, refugee advocates and human rights organizations are urging the Canadian government to reconsider how the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) applies to people seeking protection at the Canada-United...
Canada’s international education system has undergone significant reforms over the past two years, with the federal government introducing measures aimed at improving the integrity and sustainability of temporary immigration programs. One of the most notable changes has been the restriction of spousal open work permits for most international students. The policy change follows internal government communications that...
Canada’s role as a co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought millions of fans together and showcased the country on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages. Alongside the economic and tourism benefits, the tournament also generated an immigration story that has attracted national attention. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the...
