Canada has extended its temporary immigration measures for Palestinians affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, providing continued support for those already in Canada and eligible individuals who may arrive in the coming months. The updated policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), extends key temporary measures until December 30, 2027, offering greater certainty...
Canada has officially launched its August immigration selection cycle with Express Entry Draw #431, inviting 507 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for permanent residence. Conducted on August 4, 2026, the draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 768, reflecting the additional 600 CRS points awarded to candidates who already held...
Alberta continues to strengthen its position as one of Canada’s most active provincial immigration destinations by issuing new invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). In its latest selection rounds held on July 16 and July 21, 2026, the province invited skilled workers employed in two sectors facing persistent labour shortages agriculture and construction....
On July 30, 2026, Manitoba issued 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Manitoba PNP draw #276, including 605 through occupation-specific selection in manufacturing and utilities, 74 across other in-demand occupations, 17 through the francophone stream, and 70 through strategic recruitment initiatives. Ninety-four of those invited also held valid Express Entry profiles. How Many Candidates Were Invited...
On July 30, 2026, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 523 candidates across four streams in the 86th Arrima round: 105 under highly qualified and specialized skills, 296 under intermediate and manual skills, 110 under regulated professions, and 12 under exceptional talent. Quebec has now invited 13,763 candidates through Arrima in 2026 alone. What Happened in Quebec’s 86th Arrima Round? ...
Saskatchewan is strengthening its strategy to retain international graduates by reserving at least 750 provincial immigration nominations in 2026 for graduates of Saskatchewan Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). The latest Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) update is designed to encourage more international students to build long-term careers in the province while helping employers address ongoing labour shortages. Unlike previous approaches that focused...
Five Northwest Manitoba communities have launched the Northwest Manitoba Immigration Initiative (NWMII) to recruit skilled workers in healthcare, sales, education, construction, and transportation. Successful applicants receive a Community Letter of Endorsement, which supports a nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The first intake closes July 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST, with more intakes...
British Columbia invited 60 candidates in the latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw held on July 23, 2026. The invitations were issued under the Temporary Rural/Remote Health Support Initiative with a minimum score of 50. The draw highlights British Columbia’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare services in rural and remote communities while...
New Brunswick has reinforced its position as one of Canada’s most active Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) destinations after issuing 750 invitations across five immigration pathways in a series of draws held between July 16 and July 22, 2026. The latest selections targeted healthcare professionals, skilled trades workers, IT specialists, transportation employees, recent graduates, and francophone candidates, reflecting the province’s broad...
