Two Canadian universities rank in global top 10 for sustainability impact On June 23, 2026, Times Higher Education (THE) released its Sustainability Impact Ratings, placing Queen’s University fourth globally and the University of Alberta in a tie for tenth position. The rankings evaluate institutional performance against the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), covering … Read more
Ontario launches three new PR pathways Ontario introduced three new immigration pathways on June 26, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its provincial nominee program. The changes form the first phase of a broader overhaul affecting how foreign nationals qualify for permanent residence through the province. The newly announced pathways fall under the … Read more
IRCC invites 4,000 candidates in healthcare-focused Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence on June 25, 2026, through a category-based Express Entry selection round targeting healthcare and social services occupations. The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475, with candidates needing … Read more
IRCC updates processing times for temporary visas Canada’s immigration department released revised processing time estimates on June 24, showing shorter wait periods across several temporary residence categories, including work permits, study permits, and super visas. The most notable figure is a reduction in in-Canada work permit processing to 144 days, representing the lowest reported level … Read more
IRCC tightens checks on immigration language tests Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced updated processing instructions on June 23, 2026, directing officers to intensify verification of language test results submitted with immigration applications. The revised measures focus on fraud detection, including new requirements for cross-checking applicant photographs and reviewing alerts issued by testing organizations. … Read more
Express Entry pool shifts toward higher CRS scores Canada’s Express Entry system recorded a notable shift between May 24 and June 21, as the number of top-ranking candidates increased significantly faster than overall profile growth. During this four-week period, the total pool rose modestly from 238,847 to 239,645, while candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more
IRCC clarifies IEC police certificate rules Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated instructions on June 17, 2026, outlining how police certificates are assessed for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit applications. The changes define timelines and issuance requirements that were previously not explicitly detailed. The update specifies how recent a police certificate must … Read more
IRCC issues 955 ITAs in Provincial Nominee Program draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 955 candidates to apply for permanent residence in an Express Entry draw held on June 22, 2026. The round specifically targeted individuals who had received a nomination under a provincial immigration program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score … Read more
PEI Issues 182 Invitations in Largest 2026 Draw Prince Edward Island held its largest provincial immigration draw of 2026 on June 18, issuing 182 invitations to candidates seeking nomination. The invitations were issued through the province’s immigration system to individuals already working in priority sectors and occupations within the province. The latest round reflects ongoing … Read more
Manitoba issues 124 invitations in June 18 draw Manitoba conducted a provincial immigration draw on June 18, 2026, issuing 124 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The invitations were distributed across Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. The latest round focused on individuals linked to strategic recruitment initiatives … Read more