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Ottawa urged to count 500,000 undocumented residents in immigration targets

IRCC’s July 21–August 17, 2025 consultations follow cuts to PR targets (395,000 in 2025) and plans to reduce temporary residents…

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 invites year-to-date…

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 with approved…

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 and access;…

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…