Moose Jaw updates 2026 RCIP priority sectors and jobs The City of Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan has released its updated list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. The update adds one new sector and seven new occupations, reflecting changes in the local labour market. The RCIP is … Read more
Documents Required for Canada’s TR to PR Pathway Foreign nationals working or studying in Canada are preparing documentation for the federal government’s new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway. The program, which launched earlier this year, has yet to release formal eligibility details or application instructions. According to recent statements from the … Read more
Canada launches one-time permanent residence program Canada’s federal government has introduced a limited-time immigration measure that will grant permanent residence to 33,000 temporary foreign workers across the country. The initiative, confirmed by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, was quietly launched earlier this month, according to a Toronto Star report published on March 6, 2026. The … Read more
Express Entry scores continue to fall as draw volumes rise Canada’s Express Entry pool is showing a marked decline in top-ranked profiles, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released in early March 2026. The trend follows a series of large invitation rounds that have lowered the overall competition among candidates. The latest … Read more
Claresholm updates 2026 RCIP priority sectors and jobs The town of Claresholm, Alberta has released its revised list of priority sectors, occupations, and designated employers for the 2026 intake of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The update introduces one additional sector and eight new occupations for foreign workers pursuing permanent residence. The RCIP allows … Read more
Britney Spears Could Face Entry Ban to Canada After DUI Arrest Pop singer Britney Spears may be barred from entering Canada due to a recent arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026. Under Canadian immigration law, foreign nationals with certain criminal histories can be found inadmissible and refused entry … Read more
IRCC Issues 250 Express Entry Invitations in Senior Managers Draw Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in a category for senior managers with Canadian work experience. The selection marks the fourteenth Express Entry draw of 2026 and continues IRCC’s focus on … Read more
Pictou County names 2026 RCIP priority jobs and sectors Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has announced the sectors and occupations it will prioritize for permanent residence nominations through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. The update adds one new priority sector and 14 new occupations compared with the previous year. The RCIP allows participating … Read more
Canada Extends Special Work Permit Measures for Iranians Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has prolonged its temporary policy for Iranian nationals living in Canada, introducing a more limited version of the previous measures. The revised policy took effect on March 1, 2026, and will remain active until March 31, 2027. The extension continues to … Read more
Ted Gallivan Appointed as New Deputy Immigration Minister Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed on March 4, 2026, that Ted Gallivan will become the new Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The appointment will take effect in the coming weeks, though an exact date has not yet been announced. This leadership change places Gallivan … Read more