Bill C-12 Advances in Senate Without Changes, Nears Final Approval Canada’s proposed immigration overhaul is one step closer to becoming law after clearing a key Senate committee without any modifications. The legislation, widely viewed as one of the most consequential immigration reform packages in recent years, is now headed for...
Ontario RCIP Communities Outline 2026 Priority Jobs for PR Five rural regions in Ontario have now formally announced the sectors and occupations that will shape permanent residence selection under the 2026 intake of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot. This federal immigration pathway was introduced to help smaller communities outside major...
IRCC Tightens Work Experience Rules for Express Entry Category-Based Draws Canada has introduced a significant update to its Express Entry selection system, raising the bar for candidates hoping to qualify under category-based draws. As of February 18, 2026, applicants must now demonstrate at least 12 months of relevant work experience...
PEI Issues 109 Invitations in February 2026 PNP Draw Prince Edward Island has once again reinforced its commitment to retaining global talent educated within the province, inviting 109 candidates in its most recent immigration draw held on February 19, 2026. The selection round was conducted under the Prince Edward Island...
Alberta Conducts Six Immigration Draws, Issues 441 Invitations in February 2026 The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has completed a series of six targeted immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, inviting hundreds of candidates across key economic sectors. These latest rounds reflect Alberta’s continued focus on rural...
Healthcare & Social Services Express Entry Draw – February 20 Canada’s Express Entry system has conducted its first Healthcare and social services category-based selection of the year, signalling renewed attention to critical labour shortages in the medical sector. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the targeted round on February...
Canada Launches First-Ever 2026 Physician-Focused Express Entry Draw Canada’s Express Entry system has introduced a brand-new category in 2026, launching its first dedicated draw for physicians with Canadian work experience. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the historic round on February 19, issuing 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for...
Canada Introduces Three New Express Entry Priority Categories for PR Canada has once again adjusted its economic immigration system, unveiling three newly targeted occupation streams under Express Entry. Announced on February 18, 2026, the changes reflect a more focused approach to selecting permanent residents whose experience aligns with national workforce...
Canada Invites 6,000 CEC Candidates in Major Express Entry Draw Canada’s Express Entry system has delivered another significant round of invitations, this time focusing on candidates with Canadian work experience. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a program-specific draw on February 17, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under...
PNP Express Entry Draw – February 16 Canada’s Express Entry system continues to prioritise provincially selected candidates, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another targeted round of invitations in mid-February. The February 16 draw focused exclusively on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, reinforcing the department’s 2026 approach of...