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A quiet change has reshaped Express Entry’s skilled trades category

A vastly different set of foreign nationals is being prioritized for Canadian permanent residence under the Express Entry trade occupations category, which has been identified as a priority category for selection of permanent residents in 2026. Following the removal of Cooks

Canada announces $100M in scholarships for Indian students under new education measures

Indian nationals wishing to study in Canada can now benefit from millions of dollars in scholarship rewards, facilitated study pathways, and even hybrid campuses, with the signing of a new talent strategy between the two nations. Discover your options to study

Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations invited in latest draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 264 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

Second intake window for Saskatchewan’s Nominee Program has opened for applications

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has officially opened its second intake window for capped sector applications. Beginning March 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EST, employers in capped sectors may submit applications for SINP candidates in the following sectors: Accommodation and

Canada is raising passport fees this month, with annual hikes to follow

On March 31, 2026, the Canadian government will raise passport fees for the first time in more than two years. This price increase will impact all passports and travel documents, and related service fees, charged inside Canada and abroad. All relevant

Quebec invites over 2,500 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection

On February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) held immigration selections across all four streams of its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Following the recent closure of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), the PSTQ has become the main

Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP

The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer designated

Alberta issues hundreds of invitations to foreign workers across two AAIP draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held two draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing close to 900 invitations to candidates. The two selections encompassed the first draw for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the first

Policy expires: Iranians can no longer apply for special work permits

Iranians in Canada can no longer apply for special work permits, following the expiry of a temporary public policy. Under the expired policy, Updated temporary public policy for nationals of Iran in Canada as temporary residents, Iranians who had arrived in Canada

RCIP: These are the occupations British Columbia regions are prioritizing for PR

The three regions in British Columbia that are participating in the Rural Community Immigration (RCIP) have released the sectors and occupations they will be prioritizing in 2026. Foreign nationals whose job offers align with the workforce needs of a BC community

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