Preliminary data show 5.3 million international arrivals by air and automobile in September 2026, up 9.5% from September 2025. The headline total combines returning Canadian residents with visitors who live in the United States and other countries. It is therefore a travel activity measure, not a count of immigrants or new permanent residents. The figures...
The Canada Border Services Agency announced on October 9 that revised hours at 26 land ports of entry will begin November 1, 2026 and remain in effect until March 14, 2027. The changes cover four crossings in Alberta, nine in British Columbia and thirteen in Manitoba. Travellers should check the current schedule before setting out....
Earning $80,000 or more in a single year within the past five years now adds 10 points to your Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Expression of Interest score. The OINP made the change effective October 5, 2026. A Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment verifies the income. Existing profiles updated automatically, so you do not need...
Saskatchewan has issued 4,023 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program in 2026, using 76% of its 5,261 available nominations. The province’s third-quarter figures also show two-week processing times across several skilled worker and Saskatchewan Experience pathways. Applicants should assess remaining allocation, sector limits and eligibility together before choosing when and how to apply. How...
Canada will introduce a revised online asylum claim process on November 3, 2026. People with unsubmitted claims in the IRCC Portal may need to answer additional questions and review earlier responses after the November 2 cutover. Claims already submitted before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2 generally remain unaffected unless IRCC requests more information....
Alberta continued to lead Canada’s provinces in population growth, with its population reaching an estimated 5,101,050 on July 1, 2026. Statistics Canada reported that Alberta’s population grew by 1.5% between July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, the fastest growth rate among the provinces. Canada’s overall population increased by 0.5% during the same period. The...
Twenty newcomers have been recognized through the Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards 2026, highlighting the professional, academic, entrepreneurial, artistic and community contributions of immigrants across the province. The annual awards recognize Albertans who were born outside Canada and are now Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Alberta. The 2026 recipients represent a wide range of...
Canada’s population did not shrink in 2025, rather it grew. Statistics Canada has revised its estimates, and the new numbers show a gain of 280,000 people. Earlier figures had pointed to a drop of about 102,000. That is a swing of 382,000 people. The correction changes how Canadians and newcomers read the 2025 story on...
Ottawa Canadians are travelling again, and they are going far. New data from Statistics Canada shows that Canadian overseas travel in 2025 climbed past pre pandemic levels. Canadians made 342 million domestic trips. They also made 14.3 million overseas visits. Trips to the United States moved in the opposite direction. Visits fell to 23.1 million....
