Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its latest selection round under the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system, issuing 140 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on August 26, 2026. The invitations were issued to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Of the total, 94 invitations went to...
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has launched a new resource designed to help newcomers, workers, students and families settle into the Ontario community. Called Welcome Home: A Guide to Thunder Bay Living, the guide brings together practical information about the city, municipal services, shopping, arts and culture in one resource. The initiative...
The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association has asked IRCC to create an in-Canada renewal pathway for the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. Right now, holders must travel abroad to renew, which creates real hardship for elderly or medically vulnerable applicants. No change has been made yet, and current renewal rules still require international travel. What Is...
The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is calling on the federal government to expand access to open work permits for seriously injured or ill migrant workers in Canada. The advocacy group says migrant workers holding employer-specific work permits can face significant challenges if they become seriously injured or develop a medical condition while working in...
Compulsory health insurance for international students at 22 publicly funded Ontario universities is rising by roughly 20 percent, effective September 1, 2026. Individual UHIP premiums increase from 792 to 948 dollars a year, while a family of three now pays 468 dollars more. Most international students must buy this coverage because they do not qualify...
IRCC has extended the grace period for concurrent processing of in-Canada work permit extensions from 60 days to 90 days. Workers whose permits expire within two weeks, and whose employer has already filed a complete LMIA application, can keep working legally while IRCC waits for Employment and Social Development Canada to decide. No final decision...
Ontario is investing 3 million dollars through the 2026 to 2027 Francophone Community Grants Program, funding 75 projects that expand French language services, bilingual workforce training, and community support across the province. For French-speaking immigrants and newcomers, this means more settlement resources, mental health support, and employment programs in their own language. Why Is Ontario...
International students are becoming more cautious about studying abroad as visa uncertainty and rising living costs increasingly influence their decisions. A 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey of 870 education agents across 64 countries found that students are placing greater importance on predictability, affordability and the likelihood of securing a visa before choosing a study destination....
Canada continues to process millions of immigration and citizenship applications in 2026, with new figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) providing an update on application volumes and processing progress. As of June 30, 2026, IRCC had welcomed 162,020 new Canadian citizens, while 326,190 citizenship grant applications remained pending. The latest data also shows...
