IRCC processing times fall for key PR streams Processing times for several permanent residence pathways declined as of June 8, with the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) recording a reduction of 12 months to an estimated 26 months. Updated figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show shorter wait periods across select economic immigration streams, … Read more
LMIA Processing Times Shift Across TFWP Streams Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has released updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), with April 2026 figures published on May 15, 2026. The data shows notable changes across several Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams, including a sharp reduction in processing duration for applications … Read more
Quebec invites 2,549 candidates in June 4 PSTQ draw Quebec invited 2,549 individuals to apply for permanent selection on June 4, 2026, through its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The invitations were distributed across all four program streams, reflecting a broad selection approach. The majority of invitations were issued to applicants in high-skilled occupations, accounting … Read more
Manitoba issues 104 invitations in June 2026 MPNP draw Manitoba conducted a new round of invitations on June 4, 2026, issuing 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. The draw targeted candidates who had previously received invitations through specific provincial recruitment initiatives. This marks … Read more
Manitoba PNP draw issues 282 invitations Manitoba issued 282 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on January 25, 2024, through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The invitations were distributed across multiple streams, including Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas. The draw reflects ongoing provincial efforts to address workforce demands through targeted immigration … Read more
Alberta issues 1,550 invitations in AAIP draws Alberta invited 1,550 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through seven draws held between May 20 and June 2, 2026, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invitations targeted workers in sectors identified as priorities, including technology, agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The results were published by the … Read more
Quebec expands work permits to spouses of PR applicants A temporary public policy introduced on June 5, 2026, allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Quebec permanent selection applicants to obtain open work permits with fewer eligibility barriers. The measure applies to accompanying family members of candidates under Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program and remains … Read more
Canada expands eTA rule to sea arrivals from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Canada introduced a new entry requirement at 1:00 a.m. EDT on June 5, 2026, extending electronic travel authorization (eTA) rules to certain travellers arriving by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The change affects most visa-exempt foreign nationals who previously did not need an eTA when entering Canada by … Read more
University of Toronto ranks 4th in global research The University of Toronto placed fourth worldwide for research performance in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), released on June 1. The Canadian institution ranked behind Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. The result places the … Read more
BC PNP invites 357 workers and entrepreneurs in June 2 draw British Columbia issued 357 invitations to immigration candidates on June 2 through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The draw targeted both skilled workers in specific sectors and individuals seeking to establish or acquire businesses in the province. The majority of invitations were … Read more