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.
Canada’s Ruling Party Backs New Rules for Ukrainians with Biometric Passports
Canada's Liberal Party backs visa-free travel for Ukrainians, but current federal rules still require visitor visas while prioritizing work permit extensions.
Nova Scotia and Quebec Lead Easing of Rural Work Permits Under New Temporary Policy
Verification is lacking for a new 2026 rural work permit policy in Nova Scotia and Quebec; existing RCIP…
Immigration Department Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Refugee Applicants
Canada notifies 30,000 asylum seekers that late claims are now ineligible under Bill C-12, potentially leading to deportations…
Canada Tightens LMIA Rules for Low-Wage Stream in Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Canada tightens 2026 LMIA rules, doubling advertising time and cutting worker targets while shifting focus toward LMIA-exempt International…
Canada Targets 100,000 Express Entry Applicants as Federal Skilled Worker Class Merges
IRCC proposes merging FSWC, CEC, and FSTC into a single Express Entry pathway to simplify immigration and address…
Alberta Invites 300 Healthcare and Skilled Workers to Apply Through Express Entry
Alberta's AAIP issued targeted invitations in March 2026 for healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors across multiple immigration pathways.
Work-Permit English Tests See Lower Pass Rates for CGFNS, Pearson PTE Academic, Visascreen
CGFNS lowered the PTE Academic speaking score from 63 to 50 for VisaScreen applicants in 2026, easing U.S.…
Canada Opens Special Immigration Measures for Temporary Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
Canada launches special immigration rules to help residents recover status and speed up entry for emergency responders during…
NDP Leader Avi Lewis Calls to End Safe Third Country Agreement, Boost Refugee Intake
NDP's Avi Lewis calls to scrap the US-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement and grant immediate permanent residency to…
Canada Extends Work Permits for Ukrainians Under CUAET as UCC Urges Path to Permanent Residence
Canada extends Ukrainian open work permits until 2027, while advocates renew calls for a permanent residency pathway for…