Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Draw Issues 150 Invitations on July 29, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador’s July 29, 2025 draw issued only 150 invitations (100 NLPNP; 50 AIP). With 1,818 total…
IRCC Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry PR by Aug 21, 2025
Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
Construction underway to repair Webequie First Nation airport terminal
Terminal repairs at Webequie First Nation (Repairs in progress, August 12, 2025) keep flights operational with adjusted boarding…
Canada Targets French Speakers in Express Entry Draw #360, 2,500 ITAs
IRCC’s August 8, 2025 Express Entry draw #360 issued 2,500 ITAs to French‑proficient candidates with a 481 CRS…
Canada’s New Entry Rules: More Questions and Tougher Tourist Checks
Canada began stricter border screening on August 12, 2025, and cut permanent resident targets to 395,000 (2025), 380,000…
Canada to Reset Express Entry in 2026 with Leadership and Innovation Category
From Aug 6–Sep 3, 2025, IRCC seeks input on a 2026 Express Entry “Leadership & Innovation” stream for…
WestJet Resumes Flights After Brief System Outage, Delays Expected
WestJet briefly requested a systemwide ground stop on Aug. 12, 2025, after a temporary outage delayed maintenance handovers.…
Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…
Top 10 Reasons Canada Visitor Visas Are Canceled — How to Avoid Them
As of January 31, 2025 IRCC can cancel visitor visas, eTAs, work and study permits. Top cancellation reasons…
Canada proposes senior managers, researchers and military for 2026 Express Entry
Canada’s IRCC seeks input until September 3, 2025 on proposed 2026 Express Entry categories: leadership, research and innovation,…
Canadian Job Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Targets Fall
July 2025 job losses of about 41,000 combined with reduced 2025 permanent resident target of 395,000 tighten Canada’s…
AeroMexico Cancels Dozens of Flights After Severe Flooding Hits Mexico City Hub
Flooding at AICM on August 10–11, 2025 triggered roughly 90 cancellations and 70-plus diversions. Aeroméxico issued a limited…
United, American, Delta Add 5 New U.S. Routes From Chicago, Dallas, Indianapolis
Five routes began Aug 5–11, 2025: United added ORD–IDA, ORD–ROA, ORD–LFT; American added DFW–YQB; Delta launched IND–RDU. Aug…
Ontario’s 2025 OINP Overhaul: Employer-Led Model Takes Over
Ontario’s OINP shifted to an employer-led model on July 2, 2025, through an Employer Portal. The province prioritizes…