Manitoba has approved five joint projects with New Brunswick for 2026-27 under their Co-operation and Exchange Agreement, backing French-language education, arts, and community development. The two provinces are jointly funding the initiatives with a combined $40,000, coordinated through Manitoba’s Francophone Affairs Secretariat. What Was Announced, and by Whom? Glen Simard, Manitoba’s Minister of Municipal and...
Ontario has opened its Expression of Interest portal for the new Workforce Priority stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. The stream replaces eight older nomination pathways and covers foreign workers with an Ontario job offer across all skill levels, plus self-employed physicians billing through OHIP. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development...
Canada has extended its temporary immigration measures for Palestinians affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, providing continued support for those already in Canada and eligible individuals who may arrive in the coming months. The updated policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), extends key temporary measures until December 30, 2027, offering greater certainty...
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...
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...
Saskatchewan is strengthening its strategy to retain international graduates by reserving at least 750 provincial immigration nominations in 2026 for graduates of Saskatchewan Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). The latest Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) update is designed to encourage more international students to build long-term careers in the province while helping employers address ongoing labour shortages. Unlike previous approaches that focused...
IRCC is building a pool of independent reviewers to support a new administrative penalty framework for paid immigration and citizenship representatives. Starting later in 2026, representatives who break the rules can face penalties, and anyone penalized can request an independent review. The goal is to protect applicants from unethical practices and strengthen trust in the...
