Quebec Issues 2,573 ITAs to Skilled Workers in Major February Immigration Round On February 23, the provincial immigration authority of Quebec, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), issued a large-scale round of invitations under its Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés,...
Canada Holds First March Express Entry Draw, Invites 264 PNP Candidates Canada has opened March with a new Express Entry selection round, this time targeting candidates who hold a provincial nomination. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the draw on March 2, issuing 264 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for...
Canada Launches $100M Scholarships and New University Partnerships with India In a significant move aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, the Government of Canada has introduced a new education-focused initiative designed to enhance opportunities for Indian students. The announcement, released by the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 2,...
Manitoba Conducts New Draw, Prioritises Targeted Recruitment Streams The province of Manitoba has invited another group of skilled foreign workers to apply for provincial nomination, continuing its focused approach to addressing labour shortages across key sectors. The latest round of invitations was issued through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, commonly...
13 PN Pathways to Canada PR That Don’t Need a Job Offer in 2026 Canada’s provinces continue to expand immigration options for skilled newcomers, and not all pathways require securing employment before applying. While many Provincial Nominee Program streams are employer-driven, several provinces maintain routes to permanent residence that allow...
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...