Low-wage LMIA rules updated for several Canadian cities Canada began processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications in eight urban regions on July 10, 2026, following updated unemployment data. The change affects census metropolitan areas (CMAs) including Winnipeg, Halifax, and Regina. The adjustment reflects the federal government’s quarterly review of labour market conditions. Eligibility … Read more
Canadian cities dominate North America safety rankings Quebec City recorded a safety index score of 77.7 to rank first across North America, according to Numbeo’s latest city safety index, which compiles data from the past five years. The rankings place Canadian municipalities prominently at the top of the list, with five cities in Ontario and … Read more
TFWP violations rise as employer penalties double Federal inspection results released on July 9, 2026 show that 12% of employers reviewed under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were found non-compliant during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The findings reflect an increase from 10% recorded a year earlier. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reported that … Read more
LMIA wait times rise for key TFWP streams Processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) increased in June 2026 for two major streams under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), according to new figures released on July 9 by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The high-wage stream rose to 79 days and the … Read more
IRCC updates show faster PR and citizenship processing Processing times for several Canadian permanent residence streams declined by up to two months as of July 7, 2026, according to the latest update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The changes affect key immigration pathways, including the Canadian Experience Class, base Provincial Nominee Program streams, … Read more
Manitoba MPs cite 2,700 workers in permit plan Roughly 2,700 foreign workers in Manitoba could be eligible for extended work permits following statements made on July 6 and July 7, 2026 by two federal Members of Parliament representing Winnipeg ridings. The proposed measure would allow affected individuals to continue working while their permanent residence applications … Read more
Express Entry pool composition shifts in latest IRCC update Canada’s Express Entry system recorded a decline in high-ranking candidate profiles as of July 5, with the number of applicants holding top Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores falling to 19,136 from 20,953 in late June. The updated figures, released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), … Read more
Canada extends PR pilot for French-speaking students The federal government has confirmed that the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot will remain in place until August 2027, extending a pathway that connects post-secondary studies with permanent residence. The announcement was made on July 6 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, extending a program that had previously been scheduled to … Read more
New Brunswick extends graduate PR pilot to 2027 New Brunswick confirmed on July 3, 2026, that its Private Career College Graduate Pilot will remain open until December 31, 2027, extending a pathway to permanent residence for certain international student graduates. The extension applies to eligible graduates from Oulton College and Eastern College, particularly those completing … Read more
Express Entry deadline pressure highlights police certificate delays Applicants invited through Canada’s Express Entry system are given a strict 60-day window to submit a complete permanent residence application after receiving an invitation to apply (ITA). This requirement remains a key procedural rule under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Recent reporting continues to highlight delays … Read more