Starting September 1, 2026, Nova Scotia will charge non-refundable application fees under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: $1,000 for worker...
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What Do New Canada Student Visa Vetting Concerns Mean For Applicants
A CBSA intelligence report and renewed opposition criticism have put Canada’s study permit vetting under scrutiny, following data showing more...

Why is the Immigrant Fertility Gap in Canada Shrinking in 2026?
New research analyzing two decades of Canadian census data finds that immigrant fertility rates have moved closer to those of...

Canada Holds First Express Entry Transport Draw #434 in Over Two Years
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada opened its first Express Entry Transport draw round in more than two years on August...

Latest BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw Invites Around 500 Candidates
British Columbia continued its targeted approach to economic immigration on August 6, 2026, issuing invitations across key sectors facing persistent...

How Manitoba and New Brunswick Are Growing Francophone Communities Together
Manitoba has approved five joint projects with New Brunswick for 2026-27 under their Co-operation and Exchange Agreement, backing French-language education,...

What is Ontario’s New Workforce Priority Stream and Who Can Apply?
Ontario has opened its Expression of Interest portal for the new Workforce Priority stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program....

Why Canada Says Its Self-Employed Persons Program No Longer Works
An IRCC evaluation report has concluded the federal Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for purpose, citing a 69%...

Express Entry Draw #433 Issue 5,000 ITAs with the Lowest CRS Score of 391
IRCC’s Express Entry draw #433, held August 6, 2026, was a French-language proficiency draw. It issued 5,000 invitations at a...
