Canada has held its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw #419 since May 2026, issuing 955 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 730. If you already have a provincial nomination linked to your Express Entry profile, this draw confirms that a nomination remains one of the...
As of June 2026, Amnesty International Canada and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge arguing that Canada is violating the Safe Third Country Agreement by returning refugee claimants to the U.S. without applying court-mandated safety protections. The case directly affects asylum seekers arriving at the Canada-U.S. border who may...
On June 18, 2026, British Columbia issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Skills Immigration stream under the High Economic Impact category. Invitations went to candidates earning at least $62/hour and $125,000 annually in NOC TEER 0–3 roles, and to candidates with a minimum registration score of 136 points....
The MPNP Draw 273 issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on June 18, 2026, under Manitoba’s Skilled Worker Stream. The draw focused on candidates selected through strategic recruitment initiatives, highlighting Manitoba’s targeted approach to attracting workers who can meet specific labour market needs. Unlike many provincial draws that invite candidates directly from the...
Immigrant Homeownership in Canada continues to grow despite ongoing housing affordability challenges. A new study found that homeownership rates among recent immigrants increased between 2018 and 2021, while rates among Canadian-born residents declined during the same period. The findings suggest that many newcomers continue to prioritize homeownership as part of their long-term settlement plans, even...
The AAIP Eligibility Explorer is the latest digital tool introduced by Alberta to help prospective immigrants identify immigration pathways that match their qualifications. Launched on June 17, 2026, the interactive tool simplifies the process of exploring Alberta immigration options and may help candidates begin their immigration journey with greater confidence. Finding the right immigration stream...
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...
