Canada’s latest Express Entry draw #448 took place on October 13, 2026, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issuing 752 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 772, making this a highly competitive round for candidates seeking permanent residence through...
The latest Alberta AAIP draws resulted in 476 invitations across four selection rounds held between September twenty-four and October seven, 2026. Alberta selected candidates through the Rural Renewal Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Priority Sectors initiative, and the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The results highlight the province’s continued focus on workers who can support its regional...
Prince Edward Island issued 90 invitations to apply in an unscheduled PEI PNP draw on October seven, 2026. The province selected workers in priority sectors based on their potential economic impact, with an emphasis on candidates holding employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions. The invitation round brings the province’s reported...
Manitoba issued 340 Letters of Advice to Apply in MPNP Draw #281, held on October 8, 2026. The round selected candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream through occupation-specific selection and strategic recruitment initiatives. Of the total invitations, 103 went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation...
Saskatchewan has issued 4,023 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program in 2026, using 76% of its 5,261 available nominations. The province’s third-quarter figures also show two-week processing times across several skilled worker and Saskatchewan Experience pathways. Applicants should assess remaining allocation, sector limits and eligibility together before choosing when and how to apply. How...
Ontario’s general minimum wage rises today, October 1, 2026. It moves from $17.60 to $17.95 an hour. That is a 35 cent increase. More than 700,000 workers across the province will benefit. The new rate is the second highest among Canadian provinces. For a full time employee working 40 hours a week, it adds about...
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...
