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Work permit freeze extended to Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Halifax

Starting April 10, the federal government will stop processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in nine regions across Canada, including Vancouver in British Columbia, Winnipeg in Manitoba, and Halifax in Nova Scotia. Meanwhile, regions such as Lethbridge in Alberta and

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BREAKING: Permanent residence selection to favour higher earnings, job offers over Canadian experience, as part of proposed Express Entry reforms

Higher earnings will matter more than Canadian work experience in the competition for Canadian permanent residence, under Ottawa’s proposed changes to Express Entry Further details on the proposed overhaul of the Express Entry system, Canada’s flagship immigration system for skilled workers,

Why Cajuns may be Canadians under new citizenship law

Louisiana ranks among the top states for residents who can now claim Canadian citizenship – at double the rate of Michigan. Under a new law which removed the generational limit to Canadian citizenship by descent, thousands of Cajuns and other Louisianians

Ontario issues more than 1,800 invitations to foreign workers and students in latest immigration draw

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held four draws on April 8, 2026, issuing a total of 1,828 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates across healthcare, Francophone, physician, and regional streams. The draws targeted candidates under the province’s Employer Job Offer:

New to Canada? Here’s What to Know About Credit Cards

If you’re new to Canada, learning how credit cards work may be one of the first steps toward building your financial profile. When used thoughtfully, a credit card can support your day-to-day spending while helping you establish a credit history here

Canada moves to expand work authorization for international students and graduates

Co-op students and international student graduates will get increased work authorization, should the federal government implement its proposed changes. International students on co-op work terms would be authorized to work without permits, while applicants for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) would gain

The Canadian passport now outranks the US passport — and many Americans may already have a claim to one

Canadian passport holders can now travel visa-free to more destinations than holders of only United States (US) passports. For decades, the US passport was seen as the world’s strongest travel document. But over the years, that gap has narrowed — and

Canada plans to retire current Express Entry programs, launch replacement

Canada is proposing a major restructuring of its Express Entry system, which will involve retiring current Express Entry programs, and replacing them with a new, streamlined program. The proposed changes were outlined in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s Forward Regulatory

Alberta invites healthcare, construction and manufacturing candidates in latest draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held five provincial immigration draws between March 17 and March 27, 2026, issuing more than 290 invitations to apply to candidates across multiple streams and pathways. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Invitations were

Alberta introduces fee to submit a worker expression of interest under the AAIP

Starting April 7, 2026, foreign nationals who wish to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) under Alberta’s immigration program will have to pay a $135 fee. Previously, submitting a WEOI (which functions as a candidate profile) was free. All other

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