Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has formally marked World Refugee Day 2026, issuing a statement that honours both the milestone anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and Canada’s long-standing commitment to protecting those who flee danger. This year’s observance holds added significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the international refugee protection...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has temporarily waived the standard 12-month waiting period for certain Ugandan nationals to apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA). This applies to those who received a final negative decision on their refugee claim, a previous PRRA, or a Federal Court decision between June 20, 2025, and June 19,...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held its second express entry CEC draw #420 invitation round of the month on June 23, 2026. This time, the spotlight was on the Canadian Experience Class. IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply, and the minimum CRS score landed at 516 points. Anyone tied at that exact score was ranked...
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 743 invitations across 7 immigration draws between June 5 and June 15, 2026. While the numbers themselves are important, the bigger story is what these invitations reveal about Alberta’s immigration priorities and which workers may have the strongest opportunities for provincial nomination moving forward. The latest draws targeted...
The Government of Canada published proposed regulations on June 19, 2026, that would fundamentally reshape how asylum claims are received, processed, and decided in this country. The proposed rules introduced under the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act aim to establish clear timelines, strengthen protections for vulnerable claimants, and help eligible applicants access work...
Canada has held its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Express Entry draw #419 since May 2026, issuing 955 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 730. If you already have a provincial nomination linked to your Express Entry profile, this draw confirms that a nomination remains one of the...
As of June 2026, Amnesty International Canada and the Canadian Council for Refugees have filed a new Federal Court challenge arguing that Canada is violating the Safe Third Country Agreement by returning refugee claimants to the U.S. without applying court-mandated safety protections. The case directly affects asylum seekers arriving at the Canada-U.S. border who may...
On June 18, 2026, British Columbia issued 279 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Skills Immigration stream under the High Economic Impact category. Invitations went to candidates earning at least $62/hour and $125,000 annually in NOC TEER 0–3 roles, and to candidates with a minimum registration score of 136 points....
The MPNP Draw 273 issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on June 18, 2026, under Manitoba’s Skilled Worker Stream. The draw focused on candidates selected through strategic recruitment initiatives, highlighting Manitoba’s targeted approach to attracting workers who can meet specific labour market needs. Unlike many provincial draws that invite candidates directly from the...
