Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program received 200 extra provincial nomination spaces from IRCC for 2026, raising its total allocation from 6,403 to 6,603. Most of the increase went to the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, and priority Express Entry pathways in healthcare and technology, while the Law Enforcement and Entrepreneur streams saw their allocations reduced...
Saskatchewan’s labour market continued to strengthen in July 2026, with the province’s unemployment rate falling to 6.0%, below Canada’s national rate of 6.4%. The latest figures show continued employment growth across several industries, including construction, accommodation and food services, and finance, insurance, real estate and leasing. The July results provide a useful snapshot of Saskatchewan’s...
The Northwest Territories (NWT) has increased its 2026 provincial nominee allocation to 300 nominations, giving prospective immigrants another opportunity to pursue permanent residence through the territory. The increase adds 103 nomination spaces to the allocation previously available to the territory. The additional spaces restore the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) to the allocation levels it...
Employers planning to hire temporary foreign workers in Canada should take note of the latest LMIA processing times released by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The department updated its monthly processing statistics on August 7, 2026, with the latest figures based on applications processed in July. The new numbers show that processing times increased...
Starting September 1, 2026, Nova Scotia will charge non-refundable application fees under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program: $1,000 for worker streams and $2,000 for the Entrepreneur stream. Submitting an Expression of Interest stays free. Fees apply only once a candidate is selected for assessment, with payment windows ranging from seven days to six months depending...
A CBSA intelligence report and renewed opposition criticism have put Canada’s study permit vetting under scrutiny, following data showing more criminal charges among permit holders and gaps flagged by the Auditor General. For genuine applicants, the practical impact is likely stronger document checks and possibly longer processing, not new eligibility barriers. What Sparked The Latest...
New research analyzing two decades of Canadian census data finds that immigrant fertility rates have moved closer to those of Canadian-born residents, with the gap narrowing from 0.24 to 0.11 births per woman between 2001 and 2021. The trend suggests immigration alone won’t fully offset Canada’s demographic pressures, reinforcing why thoughtful, well-planned settlement and family...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada opened its first Express Entry Transport draw round in more than two years on August 7, 2026. Express Entry transport draw #434 went out to 300 candidates who had at least twelve months of recent experience in one of four transport-related occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score needed for...
British Columbia continued its targeted approach to economic immigration on August 6, 2026, issuing invitations across key sectors facing persistent labour shortages. The BC PNP Skills Immigration draws invited candidates working in childcare, healthcare, veterinary care, and construction trades, with minimum score requirements ranging from 72 to 102. The largest share of invitations went to...
