Canada proposes broader work rights for students and graduates Canada’s immigration department has introduced proposed regulatory changes aimed at expanding work authorization for international students, recent graduates, and certain foreign apprentices. The measures were published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on April 1, 2026, and are currently in the consultation phase with provinces, … Read more
Canada Proposes Major Express Entry Overhaul Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined plans to significantly restructure the country’s Express Entry system. The proposal would eliminate the current federal economic immigration programs managed under Express Entry and introduce a single, consolidated pathway. The changes were detailed in IRCC’s Forward Regulatory Plan for 2026 to … Read more
Alberta issues 290+ invitations in March AAIP draws The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted five draws between March 17 and March 27, 2026, issuing more than 290 invitations to immigration candidates. The selections targeted multiple pathways, including health care, construction, manufacturing, and rural streams. These draws form part of Alberta’s ongoing provincial nomination efforts … Read more
Alberta introduces $135 fee for Worker Expression of Interest submissions Alberta has implemented a new fee for foreign nationals submitting a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The change took effect on April 7, 2026. The WEOI submission, previously free of charge, now requires a payment of $135. The … Read more
BC streamlines licensing for US healthcare workers British Columbia has reported a significant increase in U.S.-trained healthcare professionals entering its workforce following regulatory changes introduced in 2025. The province states that more than 400 doctors, nurses, and allied health workers from the United States began working in B.C. over the past year. The changes are … Read more
Canada outlines 2026–27 foreign credential recognition targets Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has set a new annual target under its Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The department plans to establish 58 funding agreements aimed at supporting approximately 32,000 internationally trained professionals. The initiative focuses on improving access to regulated … Read more
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 245 Immigration Invitations Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its second provincial immigration draw of 2026 on March 30, issuing a total of 245 invitations to candidates. The invitations were distributed through two pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draw represents a continued … Read more
Ontario issues 759 invitations in targeted OINP draw Ontario conducted a targeted immigration draw on April 1, 2026, issuing 759 invitations to apply under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The round focused on candidates with job offers in construction and mining-related occupations, marking a notable expansion of sector-specific selection in the province. Invitations were … Read more
Canada introduces temporary measures for residents affected by disasters The federal government has implemented new temporary immigration measures to support foreign nationals in Canada impacted by natural disasters. The policy applies to temporary residents, including international students, foreign workers, and visitors. The measures aim to address situations where individuals are unable to maintain or renew … Read more
Canada doubles LMIA ad period, adds youth hiring rules Employers in Canada are now subject to longer advertising requirements and new youth outreach obligations when applying to hire foreign workers under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The updated rules took effect on April 1, 2026, and apply to Labour Market … Read more