A major enforcement action has placed Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program back in the spotlight. Federal authorities have imposed a $429,000 penalty and a two-year hiring ban on a British Columbia forestry company after investigators identified multiple Temporary Foreign Worker Violations under Canada’s immigration regulations. The sanctions against San Industries Ltd. represent one of the...
Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program Costs have come under renewed scrutiny following a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). According to the report, federal spending under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) reached approximately $822 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The findings also reveal that nearly 74,000 individuals with rejected refugee claims...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program has launched a major Alberta Worker Expression of Interest Update, gave candidates greater flexibility when managing their immigration profiles. The changes allow applicants to edit active Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) submissions without losing their original validity period. Alberta has also introduced a temporary refund policy for eligible candidates who...
Canada has long been recognized as one of the most welcoming countries for refugees and asylum seekers. But a law that came into force on March 26, 2026, is now being challenged by immigration lawyers and advocacy groups who argue it crosses a constitutional line. The legislation at the centre of this debate is Bill...
Canada has announced new Canada Ebola Border Measures in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and heightened regional concerns involving Uganda and South Sudan. Beginning May 27, 2026, the federal government will temporarily suspend certain immigration documents for residents of affected countries for 90 days. Additional quarantine requirements will...
If you speak French and have been working toward Canadian permanent residency, May 28, 2026 just brought great news. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new express entry French draw #418, issuing 4,500 Invitations to Apply. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 409 points. This is a strong result for Francophone...
A new national poll suggests the Conservative Party continues to hold a commanding advantage on Canada immigration policy, even as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals gain momentum nationally. According to the latest Abacus Data survey, 60% of Canadians believe Conservatives are the best party to manage immigration issues, while only 19% selected the Liberals. The...
There is a feeling in the air that international students around the world once had about Canada. A sense that it was welcoming, stable, and full of opportunity. For a couple of years, some of that confidence dipped. But as ImmigCanada tracks the latest data from around the globe, one thing is becoming clear: international...
Canada is not just a place to live. It is a place to build a future. And for skilled workers around the world, Manitoba has once again opened that door. On May 21, 2026, Manitoba PNP EOI Draw #271 issued 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates who had been directly invited through...
