Canada to Let Rural Employers Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers The federal government has announced that rural employers across Canada will soon have expanded access to temporary foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The measure, revealed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on March 13, aims to ease persistent labour shortages … Read more
Canada introduces temporary work permit extension for Quebec The federal government has introduced a temporary measure to allow certain foreign workers in Quebec to continue their employment while their permanent residence applications are being reviewed. Announced on March 13 by Joël Lightbound on behalf of Immigration Minister Lena Diab, the initiative provides access to an … Read more
Canada issues 250 ITAs in new senior managers draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on March 5, marking the first selection round focused on senior managers with Canadian work experience. The department issued 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) … Read more
Senate Approves Major Immigration Reform Bill Canada’s Senate has approved Bill C‑12, advancing the most extensive immigration reforms in decades. The legislation introduces new executive powers, updates to the asylum process, and expanded data‑sharing authorities for federal agencies. The bill, titled An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the … Read more
Latest MPNP Draw: Key Insights and Opportunities The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw is an essential process for skilled workers aiming to immigrate to Manitoba. It facilitates the selection of candidates who meet specific skill and job market needs in the province, offering them a chance to apply for permanent residency. Draw Details Stream: … Read more
UK Ends Study Visas for Four Nations as Canada Remains Open The United Kingdom has announced it will stop issuing study visas to citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan. The change, described by the UK Home Office as a “visa brake,” will take effect on March 26. The decision follows a reported surge in … Read more
IRCC updates March 2026 immigration processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its latest processing time update for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, reflecting data current to March 9 and March 11, 2026. The update shows minor shifts across several application categories, including faster processing for some family sponsorship and … Read more
Canadian Passport Rises to Seventh in Global Ranking Canada’s passport has advanced to seventh position in the latest update of the Henley Global Passport Index, marking an improvement from eighth place earlier this year. The new ranking reflects expanded international mobility for Canadian citizens, who now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations. The … Read more
Kelowna outlines 2026 priority jobs for francophone immigration The City of Kelowna in British Columbia has announced its updated list of priority sectors and occupations for the 2026 Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The update includes one new sector and eight newly identified occupations to address local labour needs. The FCIP enables designated communities outside … Read more
Senate Adds Oversight Amendment to Immigration Bill C-12 Canada’s Senate has introduced new oversight measures to a major immigration reform bill as it proceeds through its third reading. The amendment would require greater transparency in how asylum claim restrictions are applied. Bill C-12, titled “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s … Read more