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
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
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
IRCC updates temporary residence processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released revised processing time estimates on July 22, 2026, showing changes across several temporary residence categories. The latest data indicates longer wait periods for some work permit applicants abroad and modest reductions in processing times for certain visitor and super visa applications. The … Read more
Canada Clarifies PR Targets Exclude Special Measures Canada’s immigration department updated its reporting on July 21, 2026, confirming that annual permanent residence (PR) targets of 380,000 for both 2026 and 2027 do not include certain one-time admission measures. The clarification introduces a distinction between core immigration levels and additional pathways, affecting how overall admission totals … Read more
IRCC application inventory exceeds 1.5 million as of May 2026 Canada’s immigration department reported a total of 1,517,770 applications awaiting processing as of May 31, 2026. The figure reflects all applications not yet finalized across permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship streams. The updated figures were released on July 21 through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship … Read more
IRCC to publish data on waitlisted PR applications As of July 21, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has begun releasing monthly figures showing how many permanent residence applications are actively processed compared with those placed in a waitlist. The update introduces new reporting across three major immigration classes and reflects capacity limits outlined in … Read more
Express Entry pool drops by 3,594 profiles in July Canada’s Express Entry candidate pool decreased by 3,594 profiles between July 5 and July 19, 2026, according to newly released federal immigration data. The total number of candidates fell from 235,127 to 231,533 during this two-week period. Most Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranges above 421 … Read more