Canada doubles LMIA ad period, adds youth hiring rules Employers in Canada are now subject to longer advertising requirements and new youth outreach obligations when applying to hire foreign workers under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The updated rules took effect on April 1, 2026, and apply to Labour Market … Read more
Canada issues 3,000 ITAs in Express Entry trades draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to candidates in trades occupations. The round of invitations took place on April 2, 2026, marking the first trades-specific selection of the year. A total of 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) … Read more
Canada extends work permit measures for Ukrainians The federal government has introduced new measures allowing certain Ukrainian nationals in Canada to extend their open work permits. The policy applies to individuals who entered under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and related temporary public policies. The updated measures provide a new deadline of March … Read more
Canada Implements Multiple Immigration Changes April 1 Several immigration-related policy updates took effect across Canada between March 30 and April 1, 2026, introducing changes to fees, processing standards, and program rules. The measures span federal and provincial systems, including citizenship, passports, and temporary entry pathways. The updates affect a wide range of individuals, including Canadian … Read more
IRCC issues 2,250 CEC invitations in latest draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). A total of 2,250 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence were issued in the selection, which took place at the end of March 2026. The … Read more
Canada shifts PNP eligibility checks to provinces Canada has introduced regulatory changes affecting how Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications are assessed. As of March 30, 2026, provinces and territories have taken over two key eligibility determinations previously handled at the federal level. The update transfers authority to provinces and territories to decide whether applicants intend … Read more
Canada details new immigration powers under Bill C-12 The federal government has clarified how newly enacted legislation will allow it to manage immigration documents and applications on a large scale. The measures were introduced through Bill C-12, which has now received royal assent. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released operational details explaining how … Read more
Canada expands work permit access for some asylum claimants Canada has introduced a temporary public policy enabling certain foreign nationals to obtain or retain open work permits after their refugee claims are deemed ineligible for referral to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The measure aims to address a gap that can arise between an ineligibility … Read more
IRCC invites 356 PNP candidates in Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates nominated through a provincial program. The latest round of invitations issued 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. Only candidates with a valid provincial nomination were considered. This draw reflects … Read more
Canada Increases Provincial Nominee Allocations in 2026 Canada has raised the number of provincial nominations available for permanent residence in 2026, with allocations increasing by roughly 31% compared to initial figures released at the start of 2025. The adjustment applies to multiple provinces and territories participating in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows regional … Read more