Canada Boosts Francophone Immigration with 5,000 New PR Spots for Provinces Canada has added 5,000 new permanent residence (PR) spots for French-speaking immigrants. These spaces will be allocated to provinces and territories through existing immigration programs, including PNPs. The move supports a growing focus on Francophone newcomers outside Quebec. Canada exceeded its 2025 Francophone immigration … Read more

Prince Edward Island Prioritizes International Graduates in First PNP Draw of 2026 Prince Edward Island (PEI) kicked off 2026 with its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year on January 15, staying on track with its anticipated immigration schedule. This latest round continues the province’s trend of spotlighting candidates who are already contributing … Read more

New Brunswick PNP Issues 379 Invitations in First 2026 Draw Across Three Immigration Streams The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) kicked off the new year with a promising start, issuing 379 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) during its first round of draws for 2026. Held between January 13 and 15, this multi-stream invitation round targeted … Read more

Manitoba PNP Kicks Off 2026 with First Skilled Worker Draw – Here’s What You Need to Know Manitoba has officially launched its immigration year with the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026. Held on January 15, this draw focused on skilled workers who were directly invited through the province’s strategic recruitment initiatives. If … Read more

Canada Sees First Decline in Temporary Residents in Years: What’s Behind the Drop? For the first time in years, Canada is seeing fewer temporary residents—specifically international students and foreign workers—living in the country. This surprising shift comes after a long stretch of growth in temporary immigration, and it’s sparked conversation about what’s changed and why … Read more

Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record? Here’s How to Avoid Being Denied Entry If you’re planning a trip to Canada but have a criminal record—even for something like a DUI—you might face a big surprise at the border. Even minor offences in your home country can result in being denied entry to Canada. But … Read more

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration: January 2026 Draw Invites Business Owners to British Columbia British Columbia held a new draw on January 13, 2026, under its Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream. 7 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 115. This stream targets experienced entrepreneurs ready to launch or buy businesses in BC. The Base stream … Read more

Canada Introduces New Temporary Measures to Help Ukrainians Extend Their Stay Good news for Ukrainian nationals in Canada — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new temporary policy that makes it easier for Ukrainians and their families to maintain legal status while they wait for permanent residency decisions. This change is part … Read more

IRCC Announces Major Changes to Immigration Structure in 2026: What You Need to Know Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just released a major update that could reshape how Canada handles immigration policies and procedures moving forward. If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada—or work in the industry—these changes are worth paying attention to. … Read more

What Are Your Options After Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program Closure? Canada officially closed the Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program as of January 1, 2026. Entrepreneurs can still immigrate through business-focused Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. Quebec offers three separate business immigration pathways for investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers. The C11 work permit route lets entrepreneurs build … Read more