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Prince Edward Island prioritizes international graduates in first PNP draw of 2026

On January 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island held its first selection round of 2026 in accordance with its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The province targeted candidates with ties to the province, with priority given to international student graduates from

New Brunswick PNP invites candidates under three immigration streams in first draw of 2026

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) issued its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) of 2026 in a series of draws conducted between January 13–15. Invitations were extended to candidates through three streams, all of which require ties to

Manitoba PNP invites skilled workers in latest provincial draw

On January 15, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first immigration draw of the year, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a

Canada’s overall foreign worker and student numbers drop for the first time in years

For the first time in years, the overall number of study and work permit holders in Canada has decreased year over year, as tightening immigration regulations in the country continue to impact temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, Canada saw a

Travelling to Canada in 2026? Plan ahead to avoid being denied entry for a criminal record

As a foreign national, you could be denied entry to Canada, even if the offences on your record are misdemeanours in your jurisdiction—such as driving under the influence (DUI) charges. But with advance planning, you can take steps to overcome any

British Columbia PNP holds first provincial draw of the year

British Columbia (BC) has held a new selection under its Entrepreneur Immigration Program, continuing the province’s focus on attracting business owners who can create jobs and grow local economies. Candidates were invited for their ability to start a new business or

Federal government launches temporary measure for Ukrainians to maintain legal status in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a temporary measure making it easier for Ukrainian nationals and their family members to extend their temporary resident status in Canada. These measures apply to Ukrainian nationals and their spouses and dependent family

BREAKING: Canada restructures delegation of authority to immigration officers

Canada’s immigration department has published a document detailing significant restructuring. The latest version of the Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD), published on January 16, 2026, details a slew of changes authorized by immigration minister Lena Diab, effective as of December

With the Start-Up Visa Program now closed, what options are entrepreneurs left with?

Although Canada closed its Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program on January 1, 2026, immigrant entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence (PR) are not out of options. While foreign nationals await the launch of the new targeted pilot intended to replace the SUV, they can

In landmark ruling, court upholds ability to challenge return of immigration applications for incompleteness

A federal court has upheld the right for applicants to challenge the return immigration applications for incompleteness. This is a landmark ruling in Canadian law, for under Canada’s current immigration system, an application being returned as incomplete is often the worst

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