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 Closes Start-Up Visa as 2026 Immigration Plan Shifts to Provincial Nominees
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…
Eby Urges Ottawa to Close Corrosive Immigration Loopholes and Refugee Status Abuse
B.C. Premier David Eby is pressing Ottawa to close immigration loopholes he claims allow extortion suspects to evade…
Expanded Tax Credits Ease Fertility Costs with METC and Ontario’s New Fertility Treatment Tax Credit
Canada has expanded fertility tax support for 2026, notably through broader federal METC rules and Ontario's new refundable…
IRCC Denies End of Open Work Permit Programs February 2, 2026
The Canadian government has officially debunked viral claims that open work permits will vanish in 2026. The confusion…
China Rejects Li Zhenxiu Renunciation of Citizenship Over Dual Nationality Dispute
Taiwanese legislator Li Zhenxiu is caught in a legal bind after China rejected her PRC citizenship renunciation. Taiwan…
Ontario Issues 1,825 Invitations Under Employer Job Offer Streams in OINP Draws
Ontario issued 1,825 ITAs on February 2, 2026, targeting healthcare and regional needs through the OINP. This initial…
Quebec Ends PEQ Fast Track as Skilled Worker Selection Program PSTQ Takes Effect
Quebec has transitioned from the PEQ fast-track immigration program to the invitation-based PSTQ system. This change prioritizes French…
ICE Proposes Converting Jim Pattison Developments Ashland Warehouse Into Immigrant Processing and Holding Facility
DHS is seeking to convert a 2024-built warehouse in Hanover County, Virginia, into an ICE processing hub. The…