New matters received by the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Refugee Protection Division fell to 2,784 in September 2026, compared with 17,370 in October 2024. The decline is approximately 84% from that peak. Monthly intake stayed below 3,000 from June through September 2026, according to the supplied IRB data. These figures describe the number of matters...
British Columbia conducted two Entrepreneur Immigration selections under the BC Provincial Nominee Program on October 20, 2026. The Base stream issued 10 invitations, while the Regional stream invited up to five candidates. Both recorded a minimum score of 118 points. These are invitations to advance in the entrepreneur immigration process, not approvals for permanent residence....
Newfoundland and Labrador has issued another round of immigration invitations, selecting 126 candidates through its Expression of Interest system on October 16, 2026. Of these, 125 invitations went to candidates under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program, while one invitation was issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program. The latest Newfoundland and Labrador PNP draw...
Ontario is putting regional immigration back in focus with a new round of the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative. The program will run through the end of 2027 and provide dedicated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) support to six participating communities outside the Greater Toronto Area. The participating communities are Greater Sudbury, Kenora...
Prince Edward Island has conducted another PEI PNP draw, inviting candidates who can support the province’s labour-market priorities. The October 16, 2026 invitation round issued 164 Labour and Express Entry invitations, according to the latest PEI government draw information. The province has continued to focus its selections on occupations and sectors that are considered important...
Canada announced more than $430 million in federal support for skilled trades apprenticeship training through the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) on October 15, 2026. The funding will support training facilities, innovative apprenticeship programs and modern equipment. It is aimed at organizations delivering training, rather than being a direct cash payment to every apprentice...
British Columbia invited 16 candidates under its Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative on October 15, 2026. The latest British Columbia PNP Draw required a minimum registration score of 54 and targeted eligible health authority employees in cleaning and security roles serving rural and remote communities. It was the initiative’s third invitation round of 2026. What...
Earning $80,000 or more in a single year within the past five years now adds 10 points to your Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Expression of Interest score. The OINP made the change effective October 5, 2026. A Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment verifies the income. Existing profiles updated automatically, so you do not need...
As of October 6, 2026, the BC PNP Skills Immigration pool held 7,695 registered candidates. Most sit in the middle ranges, with 1,444 scoring 90 to 99 and 1,426 scoring 100 to 109. Only 1,057 candidates have 120 points or more, and nine have 150 or higher. Your chances depend on your score and your...
