Canada
Express Entry scores, PNP draws, study permit changes, and IRCC processing updates for Canadian immigration. Covers PR pathways, LMIA requirements, and provincial nominee programs across all provinces.
Canada Visa Update Speeds Visitor and Study Permit Processing for Indian Applicants
IRCC speeds up India visa processing in 2026: visitor visas drop to 49 days, study permits hold at 4 weeks, and work permits average 8 weeks.
Canada Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Asylum Seekers Under Bill C-12
Canada issues 30,000 warning letters to asylum seekers under Bill C-12, narrowing hearing access and increasing deportation risks…
Jack Daniel’s Ban Fuels Trade War Thirst as Doug Ford Seeks New U.S. Deals
Ontario and other Canadian provinces maintain bans on U.S. alcohol into 2026, sparking a domestic spirits boom and…
Mark Carney Urges Ottawa to Cut Federal Excise Tax as Airlines Hit Fuel Crunch
Canada suspends federal fuel taxes until Labour Day 2026 to lower gasoline prices by 10 cents per litre…
UK Government Hikes Immigration and Visa Fees, Canada and Germany Gain
The UK and US raise 2026 visa fees, creating a cost gap as Germany and Canada compete for…
Canada Tightens Study Permits and Financial Proof, Narrowing Post-Graduation Work Path
Canada tightens student visa rules for 2026, raising financial bars and slashing permit targets, leading to record rejection…
Canada Drops Co-Op Work Permit for Work-Integrated Learning at Designated Schools
Canada removes separate co-op work permit requirements for international students; a valid study permit now covers mandatory work…
Saskatchewan Promises More Tax Relief in 2026-27 Budget, Expands Low-Income Tax Credit
Saskatchewan’s 2026-27 budget boosts personal tax credits by $500, saves families thousands, and doubles volunteer credits while projecting…
Bill C-3 Restores Citizenship by Descent for Millions. Now Lost Canadians Can Reclaim
Canada's Bill C-3 removes the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent, potentially making millions of Americans eligible for…
Assembly of First Nations Explains MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ as Two-Spirit Awareness Grows
MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ defines Canada's expanded framework for addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people through a...