Ontario Receives 14,119 Immigration Nominations for 2026 Ontario has officially confirmed its provincial nomination allocation for 2026, revealing a notable increase compared to the previous year. The federal government has granted the province 14,119 nomination spots under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), marking a significant development in Canada’s evolving...
Alberta Issues Over 1,100 Immigration Invitations in First AAIP Selections of 2026 Alberta has launched its 2026 provincial immigration program with a high-volume start, extending 1,169 invitations to skilled workers and professionals through multiple streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The selections were carried out over a short...
Canada Launches Historic Express Entry Draw Focused on French Speakers Canada’s Express Entry system made headlines in early February with a landmark selection round that signals a strong shift toward language-based immigration priorities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out its largest category-based draw to date, reinforcing the...
British Columbia PNP Starts 2026 With 429 Skills Immigration Invitations British Columbia has launched its 2026 provincial immigration activity with a significant Skills Immigration draw, signalling a clear focus on candidates who can deliver strong economic value to the province. In an early-February selection round, the BC Provincial Nominee Program...
Canada Narrows Border Work Permit Access: Who Still Qualifies in 2026? Canada has significantly reshaped how foreign nationals can obtain work permits at its borders, limiting what was once a commonly used option. Applying for a Canadian work permit at a port of entry (POE) is no longer broadly available...
Canada Opens February Express Entry with Fresh PNP Invitations Canada’s Express Entry system has entered February with another targeted round of invitations, continuing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) strategic focus on candidates already contributing to the country’s workforce. The latest selection round further reinforces the federal government’s preference for...
Ontario Begins 2026 OINP Selections with 1,800+ Employer Job Offer ITAs Ontario has begun its 2026 provincial immigration intake by issuing a significant number of invitations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). On February 2, 2026, the province conducted a series of targeted selections aimed at filling urgent workforce...
Manitoba Issues New ITAs to Skilled Workers in January PNP Draw Manitoba kicked off the year by strengthening its skilled immigration intake, issuing fresh invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) at the end of January. The latest selection round highlights the province’s continued focus on targeted recruitment to meet...
Canada Prioritizes Healthcare Workers for PR with Shorter Study Paths Canada is reinforcing its immigration strategy by prioritizing healthcare professionals for permanent residence (PR), including several roles that require two years of college education or less. As the country continues to address workforce shortages in hospitals, pharmacies, and care facilities,...
Canada Updates IRCC Processing Timelines: What Applicants Need to Know in 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest update on processing times for temporary resident applications, offering new insights for visitors, international students, foreign workers, and families planning to come to Canada. The most recent figures...