CANADA IMMIGRATION
Federal and provincial immigration programs for Canada — Express Entry, PNP, Atlantic Immigration, and Rural and Northern pathways. CRS score analysis, NOC codes, and settlement resources for newcomers.
Express Entry Draw for Physicians Sets Lowest Comprehensive Ranking System Score Since 2021
Canada invites 391 physicians with a record-low 169 CRS score in its first targeted Express Entry draw of 2026 for healthcare professionals.
Express Entry Shift Puts Canadian Work Experience and Skilled Military Recruits Front and Center
Canada adds five Express Entry categories for 2026 and raises work experience requirements to 12 months to target…
Canada Issues Removal Orders for 2,831 Indians in Immigration Crackdown
Canada hits a five-year high in deportations in 2025, with over 18,785 removals and 29,000 pending cases amid…
Legault’s Exit Leaves Quebec Immigration Process and Budget in Limbo
Quebec is shifting from the PEQ to the PSTQ program amidst a political leadership race and a 25%…
Temporary Resident Permits and Pgwps Expire as Immigration Levels Plan Unfolds
A massive wave of permit expiries in 2025 and 2026 coincides with Canada's new, lower immigration targets. The…
In-Canada Work Permit Printing Makes Flagpoling Easier for IEC 2026
Canada's IRCC now allows subsequent IEC participants to receive their work permits by mail within Canada. This eliminates…
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Programme Offers New Opportunities for Nigerians in Ontario
Canada is refining its 2026 immigration plan by closing the Start-Up Visa for new filings and expanding Provincial…
Manitoba Work Permit Rules Loosen Under Temporary Resident Retention Pilot
Effective February 4, 2026, Manitoba's TRRP pilot now allows all employers to support 16 specific skilled trades occupations…
Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Citing Airport Fuel Shortage
Air Canada has suspended all Cuba flights starting February 9, 2026, due to an island-wide fuel shortage. Nine…
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Issues 1,100+ Invitations to Apply in Early 2026
Between January 26 and February 2, 2026, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations for permanent residence through the AAIP. The…