Pictou County names 2026 RCIP priority jobs and sectors Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has announced the sectors and occupations it will prioritize for permanent residence nominations through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. The update adds one new priority sector and 14 new occupations compared with the previous year. The RCIP allows participating … Read more
Canada Extends Special Work Permit Measures for Iranians Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has prolonged its temporary policy for Iranian nationals living in Canada, introducing a more limited version of the previous measures. The revised policy took effect on March 1, 2026, and will remain active until March 31, 2027. The extension continues to … Read more
Ted Gallivan Appointed as New Deputy Immigration Minister Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed on March 4, 2026, that Ted Gallivan will become the new Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The appointment will take effect in the coming weeks, though an exact date has not yet been announced. This leadership change places Gallivan … Read more
IRCC issues 5,500 Express Entry invitations in French draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw focused on candidates with strong French-language skills. The department invited 5,500 applicants to apply for permanent residence, making this the second French-language category-based draw of 2026. The draw, held on March 4, required … Read more
One-Year Diploma Shown to Boost Express Entry CRS Scores New analysis of Canada’s Express Entry points system indicates that completing a one-year post-secondary diploma can substantially raise a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The increase is most notable when combined with language proficiency results or Canadian work experience. The CRS is used by Immigration, … Read more
IRCC issues 4,000 ITAs in latest Canadian Experience Class draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry selection, inviting 4,000 applicants under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The draw, held on June 24, 2025, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 508. This marks the twelfth Express Entry draw … Read more
IRCC Reshapes Express Entry Trades Category for 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised the composition of the Express Entry trades occupations category, removing cooks and chefs while adding butchers. The update, announced on February 18, 2026, is expected to alter the profile of candidates invited for permanent residence under this priority stream. … Read more
Canada and India unveil $100M scholarship plan Canada and India have announced a new bilateral education initiative that includes $100 million in scholarships for Indian students and expanded academic partnerships between institutions in both countries. The initiative, revealed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office on March 2, 2026, aims to strengthen research, student mobility, and … Read more
IRCC Invites 264 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 264 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The selection took place on March 2, 2026, marking the eleventh draw of the year. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more
Saskatchewan Opens Second SINP Intake for Capped Sectors The Government of Saskatchewan has opened the second 2026 intake window for employer applications under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) capped sectors. The new round began on March 2, 2026, allowing employers in selected industries to nominate foreign workers for provincial endorsement. The intake applies to … Read more