Canada Start-up Visa under scrutiny amid cash-for-visa allegations
Canada has paused its Start-up Visa Program effective January 2026 to combat fraud and 'fake ventures.' Only holders…
Canada Pauses PGP Sponsorship in 2026; Super Visa Remains Open
IRCC has paused new PGP sponsorship applications for 2026 to manage inventory under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan.…
Canada Express Entry Explained: 511 CRS Cutoff and Costs
IRCC invited 8,000 candidates in a January 2026 Canadian Experience Class draw with a CRS cut-off of 511.…
Canada Announces Nuuk Consulate Opening in Greenland, Feb 2026
Canada is opening a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in February 2026 to enhance Arctic cooperation and Inuit mobility.…
Canada’s 2026 Student Work Rules: 24-Hour Weekly Limit and Pitfalls
Canada has set a permanent 24-hour weekly work limit for international students off-campus, replacing previous temporary expansions. The…
Canadian Master’s Degrees as a Path to Permanent Residence
Canada’s new 2026 immigration rules exempt master's degrees from study caps and grant graduates a 3-year work permit.…
Air India Pilot Removed From Vancouver Flight Over Intoxication
A pilot for Air India Flight AI186 was removed from his cockpit in Vancouver after failing intoxication tests.…
Canada Expands Visa-Free Entry to 13 Countries with eTA Policy
Canada permits visa-free air travel for citizens of 13 countries who meet 'known traveler' criteria—specifically those with past…
Canada’s 2024 CEO Pay Reaches Record $16.2 Million, 248:1 Gap
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reports a record-breaking $16.2 million average pay for the top 100 CEOs…
What Canada’s New Work Licence Framework Means for Foreign Workers
Canada introduces the New Work Licence Framework in January 2026, moving away from open work permits. The change…
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter…
Canada Housing Outlook 2026: Stability Amid Immigration Policy Shifts
Canada is entering a 'market reset' phase for housing. The CMHC projects that reduced immigration targets and lower…
Canada’s 2026 Federal Tax Brackets: What Students and Workers Must Know
Starting January 2026, Canada will lower its lowest federal tax rate to 14% and adjust all income brackets…
Canada Faces Immigration Shock: One Million Indians at Risk
The BIA's Matter of Nchifor decision highlights that 'due diligence' is mandatory to overcome missed filing deadlines. Amidst…