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
IRCC updates temporary residence processing times Canada’s immigration department revised its estimated processing timelines on June 3, with updated figures covering work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates largely stable timelines compared to late May, with modest reductions in several categories and … Read more
Ontario ends all OINP streams, replacements pending All immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) were formally closed on May 30, 2026, following the implementation of new provincial regulations. The change removed every existing pathway previously used by foreign nationals to obtain a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The move affects applicants across … Read more
Who can work in Canada without a permit As of 2026, Canadian immigration rules outline specific cases where foreign nationals can work without obtaining a formal work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These provisions apply to defined categories such as business visitors, remote workers employed abroad, and eligible international students. The regulations … Read more
Ontario revokes all OINP streams effective May 30 All nine immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will be formally revoked on May 30, 2026, following regulatory amendments introduced earlier this year. The change removes the legal framework for every current pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. The update forms part of Ontario … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador issues 103 immigration invitations in latest draw Newfoundland and Labrador invited 103 immigration candidates on May 28, 2026, in its sixth round of provincial selections this year. The invitations were issued through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The latest round reflects … Read more
B.C. releases criteria for rural PR pathway British Columbia published full eligibility details on May 28, 2026, for a new temporary immigration pathway targeting up to 250 workers in rural and remote healthcare support roles. Registration for the initiative is scheduled to open on June 15, 2026, and will remain available until August 31, 2026. … Read more
Canada eases SOWP rules for Quebec healthcare families On May 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a targeted exemption affecting spouses of certain foreign-trained healthcare workers in Quebec. The change removes a previously introduced requirement that the principal worker’s permit must remain valid for at least 16 months when a spouse applies … Read more