Public opinion data from 2026 suggests yes, with conditions. A recent Abacus Data poll found 54% of Atlantic Canadians are optimistic about the region’s future, and only 17% see immigration as a top national issue, well below cost of living and healthcare. Residents broadly support growth, including from immigration, as long as it comes with matching investment...
British Columbia has conducted another targeted immigration draw to address labour shortages in essential sectors across the province. The BC PNP Draw July 2026 invited candidates working in childcare, healthcare, construction, and veterinary occupations through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). On July 9, 2026, the province issued invitations under four priority occupation categories. British Columbia invited 91...
Nova Scotia is putting nearly $890,000 into seven rural economic development projects, including an initiative that connects employers with skilled international post-secondary graduates. The funding comes from two provincial programs designed to strengthen local economies through innovation, tourism, and workforce development, and it signals growing opportunities for newcomers looking to settle outside Halifax. What is The Community Economic...
IRCC Gaza special measures have been updated with new operational guidance that aims to ensure eligible temporary residents arriving from Gaza receive settlement services consistently after entering Canada. The update, published on July 7, 2026, does not introduce new immigration programs or expand eligibility. Instead, it provides clearer instructions for immigration officers responsible for processing...
IRCC’s July 7, 2026 Express Entry draw #424 was a Canadian Experience Class round. The agency issued 2,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence, and the minimum CRS score needed was 517 points. That keeps 2026 CEC cutoffs inside the same 507-to-518-point band that has held for eleven straight rounds this year. How Does Express...
Quebec Arrima Draw #85 has officially taken place, with the province inviting 502 candidates to apply for permanent selection under the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The latest invitation round, published by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) on July 3, 2026, reflects Quebec’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages...
Canada continues to use Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to address regional labour shortages, and Manitoba remains one of the provinces actively selecting skilled workers through targeted recruitment initiatives. The latest Manitoba MPNP Draw #274 reflects the province’s ongoing strategy of inviting candidates who can meet specific workforce needs. On July 2, 2026, Manitoba held Manitoba...
Alberta continues to demonstrate one of the most targeted provincial immigration strategies in Canada. Rather than conducting broad invitation rounds, the province is focusing on occupations facing genuine labour shortages across health care, technology, manufacturing, tourism, aviation, and skilled trades. The latest Alberta AAIP draws 2026 resulted in 1,037 invitations issued between June 16 and...
British Columbia has conducted another BCPNP Entrepreneur Draw June 2026, inviting experienced business owners and investors to pursue permanent residence through the province’s entrepreneur immigration pathways. On June 30, 2026, the province issued 14 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream with a minimum score of 118 points. British Columbia also invited...
