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...
Statistics Canada reports payroll employment rose by 24,100 positions in May 2026, up 0.6% year over year, while job vacancies held steady at 495,700 with a 2.8% vacancy rate. Public administration, health care, and retail trade drove the gains, while finance and professional services saw declines, a mix that directly shapes which occupations and provinces...
On July 30, 2026, Manitoba issued 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Manitoba PNP draw #276, including 605 through occupation-specific selection in manufacturing and utilities, 74 across other in-demand occupations, 17 through the francophone stream, and 70 through strategic recruitment initiatives. Ninety-four of those invited also held valid Express Entry profiles. How Many Candidates Were Invited...
On July 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 523 candidates across four streams in the 86th Arrima round: 105 under highly qualified and specialized skills, 296 under intermediate and manual skills, 110 under regulated professions, and 12 under exceptional talent. Quebec has now invited 13,763 candidates through Arrima in 2026 alone. What Happened in Quebec’s 86th Arrima Round? ...
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...
