Canada limits C20 work permits to current employees On July 29, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced revised instructions affecting how certain LMIA-exempt work permits are issued under the C20 exemption category. The update establishes that foreign nationals must already be employed by an overseas company to qualify for a reciprocal employment work … Read more
IRCC updates July 28 processing times for permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates on July 28, 2026, showing longer wait periods for several temporary residence applications. The latest figures indicate that work and study permit processing times have increased for certain countries, including Pakistan and Nigeria, compared with the … Read more
Canada updates study permit financial checks Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its study permit assessment guidance on July 24, 2026, introducing stricter review requirements for applicants’ financial documentation. The revised instructions require officers to more closely examine both the amount and origin of funds submitted with applications, marking a shift in how financial … Read more
Yukon introduces new licensing pathway for internationally trained family physicians The Yukon government announced on July 22 a revised licensing approach that enables certain internationally trained family physicians to begin practising in the territory with fewer regulatory steps. The policy introduces a “Limited A” licence, allowing eligible doctors from four countries to bypass additional assessments … Read more
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens New Canada–U.S. Crossing The Gordie Howe International Bridge began operations on July 27, 2026, adding a third land crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The opening introduces a new route at one of the busiest commercial and passenger corridors between Canada and the United States. Canadian border authorities confirmed the … Read more
New Brunswick issues 750 immigration invitations across multiple streams New Brunswick extended 750 immigration invitations between July 16 and July 22, 2026, through several provincial selection rounds. The invitations were issued under both the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draws targeted candidates in a range of occupations, … Read more
Canada ranks above United States in latest global passport index Canada placed seventh globally as of July 21, 2026, in the Henley Passport Index, which evaluates passport strength based on travel access. The United States ranked 10th in the same update. The latest data shows Canada expanding its position compared to earlier in the year, … Read more
B.C. invites 60 workers in new rural health stream draw British Columbia conducted its first selection round on July 23 under a newly introduced immigration stream aimed at rural and remote healthcare support roles. A total of 60 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the initiative. The draw forms part of a … Read more
Canada Limits H&C Exemptions in PR Public Policies Canada’s immigration department released updated operational instructions on July 22, 2026, clarifying how humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) requests are to be handled within certain permanent residence applications. The update specifies that immigration officers cannot grant exemptions from requirements set under temporary public policies. The clarification affects foreign … Read more
IRCC issues 4 ITAs in military Express Entry draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw on July 23, 2026, issuing four invitations to apply for permanent residence. The selection focused on candidates categorized as skilled military recruits, marking a highly specific round within the federal immigration system. This development … Read more