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.
IRCC Speeds Visitor Visa Processing for Indians as Canada Welcomes Students and Workers
Canada speeds up visa processing for Indians, reducing visitor visa waits to 57 days and work permits to 7 weeks via staff increases and AI triaging.
Global Affairs Canada Adds Mexico to Visa-Free Alert Amid Cartel Violence
Canada urges high caution and avoids non-essential travel to parts of Mexico due to violence, though visa-free entry…
Toronto Police Investigate Shots Fired at U.S. Consulate as National Security Incident
Toronto Police and RCMP investigate a shooting at the U.S. consulate. No injuries reported; incident labeled a national…
Canada Pledges $100 Million for Indian Students in Talent and Innovation Strategy
Canada launches a major Talent Strategy with India, featuring $100M for scholarships, 13 university partnerships, and streamlined visa…
Alberta Considers Cutting Film and Television Tax Credit as 30% Rate Faces 22% Review
Alberta keeps its 22-30% film tax credits but industry concerns grow over a fixed $105M annual cap and…
IRCC Projects Immigration Will Drive All of Canada’s Population Growth
Canada’s growth now relies entirely on migration as births fall below deaths, prompting a 2026-2028 policy shift to…
Air Canada Suspends Dubai Flights Until March 23, Longest Halt Among Major Carriers
(DUBAI, UAE) — Air Canada just extended its Middle East shutdown, so if you were counting on an…
Indian High Commissioner Urges Canada to Add 60 Million People of Indian Origin
India's envoy urges Canada to reach 100M residents as PM Carney secures trade deals and U.S. visa dates…
British Columbia Sets March 8, 2026, to Switch to Year-Round Daylight Saving Time
British Columbia will adopt permanent daylight saving time starting March 8, 2026, ending the biannual practice of changing…
Canadian Budget Officer Warns Zero Population Growth Follows Immigration Cuts
Canada projects zero population growth for 2026 as the government implements sharp immigration cuts to address housing and…