Immigration Updates Team
Federal government announces new grocery and essentials benefit The Government of Canada has unveiled a new refundable tax credit that will provide additional financial support to eligible residents, including many newcomers. The measure, called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, replaces the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit. Announced on January 26, 2026, the … Read more
Canada outlines 2026 updates to LMIA‑exempt work permits Canada’s federal government has detailed several measures affecting Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)‑exempt work permits for 2026. Key actions include a higher intake target under the International Mobility Program, a freeze on post‑graduation work permit (PGWP) eligible fields of study, and ongoing reviews of temporary and provincial … Read more
Canada outlines 2026 changes to LMIA‑exempt work permits Ottawa has detailed several adjustments to Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)‑exempt work permit framework set to take effect in 2026. The federal announcements include a higher admissions target, a pause on updates to post‑graduation work permit (PGWP) study fields, and multiple temporary public policies reaching their … Read more
Statistics Canada Hiring 32,000 Census Workers for 2026 Statistics Canada has announced plans to employ approximately 32,000 temporary staff across the country to support data collection for the 2026 Census of Population. Recruitment will begin in early 2026 and will include both supervisory and non-supervisory positions. The initiative offers opportunities to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, … Read more
Carney links Canada’s immigration system to “third path” strategy in Davos speech Prime Minister Mark Carney has positioned Canada’s immigration system as a central tool in a broader strategy to navigate what he describes as a fractured global order. In a keynote address at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 20 January 2026, Carney … Read more
How Canada’s Francophone Mobility Work Permit Makes It Easier to Work Without an LMIA Looking to work in Canada but worried about language tests and complex paperwork? The Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP) might be just the pathway you need—especially if you speak a bit of French and have a job offer lined up. This … Read more
When You Should Decline an ITA: What Express Entry Candidates Need to Know Some candidates may need to decline their Invitation to Apply (ITA) due to changes in eligibility or incomplete documentation. There’s no penalty for declining an ITA—you’ll stay in the Express Entry pool for future draws. Common reasons to decline include mistakes in … Read more
AAIP 2026 Nomination Allocation: What Alberta Immigration Candidates Need to Know Key Highlights Alberta receives 6,403 nominations for 2026 — a 31% increase from the original 2025 allocation. Over half of nominations are earmarked for the Alberta Opportunity Stream. Healthcare, tech, construction, and manufacturing are top priority sectors. Physicians and French-speaking applicants may qualify for … Read more
Latest Express Entry Draw: 6,000 ITAs Issued to Canadian Experience Class Candidates IRCC issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw Draw targeted Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with a minimum CRS score of 509 Profiles needed to be submitted before October 29, 2025, at 4:35 a.m. UTC Total ITAs issued … Read more
Canada’s Express Entry Backlog Hits Highest Level Since 2022: What It Means for Immigration Applicants Express Entry backlog rises to 32%, the highest since October 2022 IRCC’s total application backlog nears 1.01 million as of November 2025 Study permit backlogs improved, dropping from 41% to 36% Permanent residence (PR) applications in backlog now exceed 515,000 … Read more