Compulsory health insurance for international students at 22 publicly funded Ontario universities is rising by roughly 20 percent, effective September 1, 2026. Individual UHIP premiums increase from 792 to 948 dollars a year, while a family of three now pays 468 dollars more. Most international students must buy this coverage because they do not qualify...
IRCC has extended the grace period for concurrent processing of in-Canada work permit extensions from 60 days to 90 days. Workers whose permits expire within two weeks, and whose employer has already filed a complete LMIA application, can keep working legally while IRCC waits for Employment and Social Development Canada to decide. No final decision...
Ontario is investing 3 million dollars through the 2026 to 2027 Francophone Community Grants Program, funding 75 projects that expand French language services, bilingual workforce training, and community support across the province. For French-speaking immigrants and newcomers, this means more settlement resources, mental health support, and employment programs in their own language. Why Is Ontario...
International students are becoming more cautious about studying abroad as visa uncertainty and rising living costs increasingly influence their decisions. A 2026 Navitas Agent Perception Survey of 870 education agents across 64 countries found that students are placing greater importance on predictability, affordability and the likelihood of securing a visa before choosing a study destination....
Canada continues to process millions of immigration and citizenship applications in 2026, with new figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) providing an update on application volumes and processing progress. As of June 30, 2026, IRCC had welcomed 162,020 new Canadian citizens, while 326,190 citizenship grant applications remained pending. The latest data also shows...
As of August 19, 2026, IRCC’s processing time estimates rose in most categories compared to the previous week. Work permit applications from Pakistan improved the most, dropping five weeks, while U.S. super visa and Pakistan visitor visa applications lengthened by at least two weeks. IRCC had finalized more than 1.5 million temporary residence applications in...
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program received an additional 1,000 nominations from the federal government in August 2026, raising its total allocation for the year to 6,254. The province plans to use its full allocation by December 31, 2026, supporting the updated program priorities announced on April 23, 2026. Provincial nomination allocations are negotiated annually between...
On August 18, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador issued 122 invitations under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP. It was the province’s eleventh Expression of Interest round of 2026 and its first NLPNP-only draw of the year, bringing total provincial invitations for 2026 to 2,319. Every prior round this year had combined NLPNP invitations with the Atlantic...
Canada is investing millions to attract top international researchers, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, but immigration processing delays could make it harder for some of this talent to enter Canada and build a long-term future here. The Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative is designed to strengthen Canada’s research ecosystem by helping universities recruit internationally...
