Newfoundland and Labrador has launched a public consultation to help shape its Population Growth Strategy for 2026 to 2031. The province is asking residents and stakeholders for input on how it can attract and retain people, address labour needs and support population growth across different regions. The consultation opened on September 22, 2026, and will...
IRCC has updated its instructions on the immigration medical exam exemption available to certain foreign nationals already living in Canada. The clarification confirms that physical presence in Canada remains an important eligibility condition under the temporary public policy. The temporary public policy allows eligible in-Canada applicants to avoid completing another Immigration Medical Examination (IME) when...
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program announced on September 28, 2026 that its database is having technical issues affecting several processing systems. Technical teams are working to restore full functionality. Further updates will follow once normal operations resume across all impacted streams. On September 28, 2026, the Government of Manitoba told applicants and stakeholders about a...
Canada’s Express Entry PNP Draw #445 invited 733 candidates to apply for permanent residence, with the minimum CRS score set at 725. The latest PNP-focused draw provides an important update for candidates who are pursuing permanent residence through a provincial nomination. What Happened in Express Entry Draw #445? On September 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and...
Alberta has been busy. Between September 10 and September 23, 2026, the province ran six new AAIP draws. Together, they invited as many as 389 candidates across several streams and pathways. So far this year, Alberta has invited 12,696 candidates through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The Six Alberta PNP Draws At A Glance Draw...
British Columbia has held its largest High Economic Impact draw of 2026. On September 24, 2026, the province issued 714 invitations to apply under the BCPNP. This BCPNP draw targeted skilled candidates with strong potential to create economic impact. So far this year, BC has invited up to 6,173 candidates. Selection group Selection factor Minimum...
Manitoba Expression of Interest draw #280 held on September 24, 2026, under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. It issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply, known as LAAs. Of those, 148 went to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles. So far in 2026, Manitoba has invited 6,883 candidates. Manitoba PNP Draw #280 At A Glance...
New Brunswick issued 610 immigration invitations and selections across four recent rounds held between September 10 and September 18, 2026. The latest activity covered the New Brunswick Express Entry stream, Skilled Worker stream, Strategic Initiative and Atlantic Immigration Program. The province’s latest rounds were based on labour-market needs, available immigration allocations and other priorities established...
The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration draw on September 22, 2026, issued invitations to candidates seeking to establish or acquire businesses in British Columbia. The province invited 10 candidates through the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream and fewer than five through the Regional stream. Both streams recorded a minimum score of 119 points. The latest selection adds...
