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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 cutoff and…

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 (2026), and…

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 senior managers,…

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. The FAA-listed…

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 non-U.S. routes:…

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 include misrepresentation,…

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, and national…

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 labour market,…