New Express Entry CEC Draw Lowers CRS Score as 6,000 ITAs Issued Canada’s immigration system continues to open doors for in-country workers in early 2026, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts another major Express Entry draw under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The latest round saw a notable...
Canada Conducts New Express Entry Draw Focused on Provincial Nominees IRCC Continues 2026 Immigration Push with Another PNP-Specific Selection Canada’s immigration department has carried out another Express Entry draw, reinforcing its ongoing strategy to prioritize candidates who already have strong connections to the country. In the latest round of invitations,...
Canada Adds 5,000 New PR Spots to Strengthen French-Speaking Immigration Canada has announced a major expansion in its permanent residence intake aimed at strengthening Francophone communities beyond Quebec. The federal government will allocate 5,000 additional permanent residence spaces specifically for French-speaking immigrants, reinforcing its long-term strategy to support linguistic diversity...
Prince Edward Island Launches 2026 PNP Draw With Focus on International Graduates Prince Edward Island (PEI) has officially opened its provincial immigration selections for 2026, signalling a continued commitment to retaining international graduates and skilled workers already contributing to the province’s economy. The first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of...
First New Brunswick PNP Draw of 2026 Invites 379 Candidates New Brunswick has begun its 2026 immigration selection cycle by issuing its first round of provincial invitations, signalling a clear preference for candidates who already have established roots in the province. The selections were carried out over several days in...
Manitoba Launches 2026 Immigration Selections with Targeted Skilled Worker Invitations Manitoba has officially opened its provincial immigration selections for 2026, issuing invitations to skilled workers through a focused draw aimed at candidates already connected to the province’s labour market priorities. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its first draw...
BC Launches 2026 Immigration Calendar With First Entrepreneur PNP Draw British Columbia has officially kicked off its 2026 provincial immigration activity by conducting its first Entrepreneur Immigration draw of the year. The latest selection reinforces the province’s continued emphasis on attracting experienced business owners who can contribute to job creation,...
IRCC Restructures Immigration Authority to Speed Up Decisions Canada’s federal immigration system is undergoing a major internal transformation as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduces a revised governance framework that reshapes how immigration decisions are authorized and delivered.The changes are outlined in the newly released Instrument of Designation and...
Canada Confirms No Changes to PGWP-Eligible Study Programs for 2026 International students planning to study and work in Canada in 2026 will see no changes to the list of academic programs that qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that the existing...
Yukon Sets 2026 Immigration Nomination Plan With Focus on Local Ties and Critical Workers The Government of Yukon has officially confirmed its immigration nomination framework for 2026, outlining allocation numbers, selection priorities, and intake timelines under the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). The announcement provides early clarity for employers and foreign...