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Prince Edward Island holds second-largest draw of 2026

Prince Edward Island has conducted its third provincial immigration draw of the year on March 20, issuing invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways. According to the PEI Office of Immigration, the province continues to prioritize candidates working in

Manitoba invites more skilled workers under strategic recruitment initiatives

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new draw under its Skilled Worker Stream on March 26, issuing invitations to both in-province and overseas candidates. Candidates were invited if they declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic

Over 2,500 candidates receive invitations through the PSTQ in Quebec’s latest selection round

On March 19, Quebec issued a total of 2,522 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Invitations were extended through all four Program streams, with the majority (roughly 44%) going to individuals being considered

Canada hikes permanent residence and citizenship fees

The federal government is increasing fees for all permanent residence (PR) applications, effective April 30, 2026. Fees will similarly go up for citizenship applications (via the right of citizenship fee) as of March 31, 2026. Consult with a lawyer at Cohen

New Canadian passport fees kick in March 31

Starting March 31, 2026, Canadians will face higher passport fees for the first time since 2013, followed one day later by the launch of a new processing guarantee that promises automatic refunds when application finalization takes more than 30 business days.

BREAKING: Canada passes greatest immigration reforms in decades

Canada’s immigration system has been subject to major reforms, including expansive executive powers over immigration applications, immigration documents, and temporary residents, under a new bill which has just become law. Bill C-12, “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security

These eight companies can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada – and some are hiring

High-skilled foreign nationals with a job offer from eight specific Canadian companies qualify for a Labour Market Impact Assessment*-exempt work permit—meaning these companies can facilitate the issuance of employer-specific work permits with greater ease than other employers in Canada. That’s because

Six Canadian universities stand out in global rankings by subject

Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published its latest university rankings by subject, and two Canadian universities have ranked in the top 30 globally. The University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia ranked within the top 30 across all five subject areas.

Ontario issues over 1,000 invitations to foreign workers, graduates, and in-demand professionals

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing a total of 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across different regions of the province. The draws targeted candidates

One Canadian airport ranks among the global top 10 for first time in over a decade

The Vancouver International Airport has just ranked among the top 10 best airports worldwide, in Skytrax’s 2026 World Airport Survey. A wide array of factors contributed to this ranking, including immigration system efficiency, terminal comfort and staff friendliness, and check-in facilities.

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