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Changes are coming to LMIA-exempt work permits this year – here’s what to expect

Some major changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits are on the docket for the year 2026, including an increase in the admissions target, a freeze on eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), and a suite

Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 jobs across Canada – work permit holders qualify, may build eligibility for PR

The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify for consideration for a variety of supervisory

These employers can help international students and recent graduates immigrate to Canada

By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements)

ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity

Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the

Extend your stay in Canada with this accessible, LMIA-exempt work permit overlooked by most

Canada’s Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP) lets foreign workers with modest French abilities qualify for an employer-specific work permit, whether they’re applying from abroad or seeking to extend their worker status from inside Canada. The FMWP is exempt from the Labour

Live Webinar: Starting Your Canadian Immigration Journey in 2026

Starting your immigration journey in Canada in 2026? Don’t miss this live webinar on February 12 at 11AM EST and get your questions answered by leading experts in immigration, language testing, and financial services. This webinar brings together Express Entry legal

Express Entry candidates in these situations may need to decline their invitations to apply

Whether you’re entering the Express Entry pool in 2026, or you already have a profile submitted, it’s worth knowing that there are some situations wherein a candidate might have to decline an Invitation to Apply (ITA), if they do receive one.

New law grants thousands Canadian citizenship: can you apply in 2026?

If you were born outside Canada and have a Canadian grandparent, you may be able to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship under new rules, even if neither of your parents has a Canadian passport. On December 15, 2025, new legislation

These are the candidates Alberta is prioritizing for permanent residence in 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released its nomination allocation for 2026, mirroring its 2025 allocation post-increase. For 2026, the federal government granted the AAIP 6,403 nomination spaces—a roughly 31% increase compared to the Program’s initial 2025 nomination allocation (4,875).

CEC draw: Express Entry cut-off score drops to a new low as thousands of candidates receive invitations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed

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