Canada has long been known as a country that opens its doors to those in need. But behind the scenes, its refugee system has been grappling with a serious strain. Now, for the first time in two years, there is encouraging news. Monthly refugee protection claims have dropped sharply, and the massive backlog that had...
Internal government records have revealed serious fraud, security failures, and technical vulnerabilities at several Canadian visa application centres (VACs) overseas. The centres are operated by federal contractor VFS Global. The findings obtained by CBC News through an Access to Information request raise pressing questions about oversight, applicant safety, and the value of hundreds of millions...
If you are planning to study in Canada, there is a new update that could directly affect your application. The Canadian government has quietly but significantly revised its guidelines around study permit validity, specifically for individuals who do not need a passport covering their entire authorized stay in Canada. This change may seem technical at...
If you are a skilled trades worker in Northern Ontario, getting certified just became a whole lot easier. The Ontario government has taken a practical and important step forward by opening a new apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora. This move is good news for local tradespeople, for newcomers looking to build careers in Canada,...
If you are an employer hiring a foreign worker or a skilled professional waiting on your work permit, the Labour Market Impact Assessment, known as the LMIA, is a critical milestone in the process. And right on schedule, on May 15, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada released updated processing times across all LMIA streams....
Canada has reported a dramatic drop in new temporary resident arrivals as the Federal Government tightens immigration controls under its latest Immigration Levels Plan. New data shows that arrivals of international students and temporary foreign workers fell by 75 percent between January and March 2026 compared to the same period in 2024. The sharp decline...
British Columbia just made a powerful statement about the kind of workforce it wants to build. On May 14, 2026, the province conducted a fresh round of invitations under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, sending out 640 invitations to skilled candidates who can make a real difference in BC’s economy. At ImmigCanada, we think...
If you have been waiting for a sign to make your move to Alberta, this is it. In the first two weeks of May 2026, Alberta PNP sent out more than 1,051 invitations to skilled workers across multiple streams through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. From healthcare to tech, from rural communities to bustling cities,...
New research shows that growing Canada study visa concerns are influencing how international students choose where to study abroad. A recent report from IDP Education found that visa approval rates, immigration policy changes, processing costs, and post-study work opportunities are now becoming major decision-making factors much earlier in the student journey. While Canada remains one...
