Carney Says Visa Rules with European Union Will Be Discussed Soon
Canada and the European Union are exploring a broader partnership that could include visa discussions, but no change…
Canada Border Services Agency Says No Cyberattack After Toronto Pearson Kiosk Outage Delayed Arrivals
A border kiosk outage slowed arrivals at Toronto Pearson and other Canadian airports on September 12, 2026. Travelers…
Canada Reminds Temporary Workers to Follow Work Permit Conditions, Employer-Specific Work Permit, Study Permit
IRCC warned temporary workers to apply early and respect the conditions on their permits. Those who file before…
Canada Lists 3 Work Permit Requirements to Extend Your Work Permit or Change Your Work Permit Conditions
IRCC reminds workers to know their permit conditions, apply before expiry, and request changes when needed. Most extensions…
Canada Overhauls Express Entry with Digital Platform Modernization and Expression of Interest Changes
Canada is modernizing the technology behind Express Entry, but the new Expression of Interest system is not live…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seizes Waterloo Student at Ambassador Bridge Over Phone Photos
Weiheng Zeng was arrested at the Ambassador Bridge and later charged with making false statements to federal officials.…
Canada Ends Permanent Residency Exemption for Refugees with Undeclared Family
Canada ended a seven-year public policy exemption on September 10, 2026, closing a special sponsorship path for refugees…
Canada to Replace Start-Up Visa with High-Impact IRCC Route
IRCC has paused new Start-Up Visa intake, except for a limited 2025 carve-out. Existing cases continue slowly, and…
Canada Grants 6-Month Study Rights to Workers with Valid Work Permit, Study Permit Through December 31, 2027
Canada now allows eligible workers with a valid work permit to take short study programs of up to…
Essential Worker Harish Kumar’s Deportation Spurs Judicial Review Call
A Quebec family of four was deported to India after failed refugee and humanitarian applications and an unsuccessful…
Canada’s 2026–2028 Plan: 380,000 Admissions, 5% Population, Rents Fall
Canada will hold permanent resident admissions at 380,000 in 2026 while reducing temporary resident arrivals. Rents have eased…
Canadian Court Orders Visa Review for Former Bushehr Nuclear Plant Manager
Canada’s Federal Court ordered a decision within 60 days on Naser Mansoursharifloo’s visitor visa after about 911 days…
Quebec Bolsters Supply Chains, Expands Business Liquidity Relief as Trade War Grows
Quebec is tightening procurement rules and expanding business support as tariff pressure affects supply chains. New measures favor…
Canada Express Entry Draw Invites 3,500 Healthcare Workers as CRS Stays at 475
Canada's September 4, 2026 Express Entry draw invited 3,500 Healthcare and Social Services candidates at CRS 475. The…