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Canada extends pilot granting LMIA-exempt work permits

The Innovation Stream, which grants employer-specific work permits to eligible high-skilled foreign nationals, has been extended for two more years. Under this steam, foreign nationals can obtain work permits more easily, as the permits do not require Labour Market Impact Assessments

Canada eases income requirement for hosting parents and grandparents on super visa

Canada is making it easier for families to qualify for the parents and grandparents super visa by changing how it calculates the minimum income requirement. Starting March 31, 2026, hosts will have more flexibility in how they can meet the financial

How international students can fast-track their journey to Canadian PR

International students wishing to settle in Canada can get permanent residence (PR) years faster simply by planning ahead. We’ll look at a fictional example of two international students, Priya and Marco: by planning ahead, Priya gets permanent residence a full three

Canada expands licensing requirements for internationally trained lawyers

Foreign-trained lawyers must now meet additional requirements to become accredited in common-law jurisdictions* in Canada. As of March 1, 2026, Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)** has added two additional requirements for foreign-trained lawyers to become accredited in Canadian common-law jurisdictions—these

Alberta invites rural immigration candidates and workers in health and tech sectors in latest series of draws

Over the past three weeks, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held six provincial immigration draws between February 26 and March. Over 1,400 invitations were issued to candidates through the following streams and pathways: Alberta Opportunity Stream; Rural Renewal Stream;

Why older Express Entry profiles have an advantage in getting selected

You can meet the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score for an Express Entry draw, and still not receive an invitation to apply (ITA). The date and time of your Express Entry profile submission can play a key role in determining

These occupations qualify for permanent residence in Ontario FCIP regions

The three Ontario regions participating in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026. All regions have removed certain occupations from eligibility, replacing them with newly-selected occupations that match evolving local labour demands. Consult

Canada ranks among 25 happiest countries

Canada has been ranked 25th out of 147 countries in the 2026 World Happiness Report, which evaluates global well-being by country. This year, Canada placed two spots below the US and ranked between Poland, in 24th place, and Taiwan, in 26th.

Canada expands permanent residence pathway support for francophone students

Canada has announced a new initiative to support francophone international students and graduates on their path to permanent residence (PR) The initiative gives students at the Université de Hearst—a public French-language institution whose main campus is in Hearst, Ontario—access to tailored

Number of top-scoring Express Entry profiles dips 10% below previous low

The number of profiles in the Express Entry candidate pool continues its downward trend, easing competition as another 1,172 profiles exited the pool over the latest two weeks as of March 15. The most recent data on the pool’s composition does

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