Quebec to reopen PEQ pathway on July 2, 2026 Quebec’s immigration ministry has confirmed that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will resume accepting applications beginning July 2, 2026. The reopening establishes a two-year window for the program, set to remain in place until July 2, 2028. The announcement provides new timelines for a key provincial … Read more
IRCC processing times fall for key PR streams Processing times for several permanent residence pathways declined as of June 8, with the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) recording a reduction of 12 months to an estimated 26 months. Updated figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) show shorter wait periods across select economic immigration streams, … Read more
LMIA Processing Times Shift Across TFWP Streams Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has released updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), with April 2026 figures published on May 15, 2026. The data shows notable changes across several Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams, including a sharp reduction in processing duration for applications … Read more
Quebec expands work permits to spouses of PR applicants A temporary public policy introduced on June 5, 2026, allows certain spouses and common-law partners of Quebec permanent selection applicants to obtain open work permits with fewer eligibility barriers. The measure applies to accompanying family members of candidates under Quebec’s Skilled Worker Selection Program and remains … Read more
Canada expands eTA rule to sea arrivals from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Canada introduced a new entry requirement at 1:00 a.m. EDT on June 5, 2026, extending electronic travel authorization (eTA) rules to certain travellers arriving by sea from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The change affects most visa-exempt foreign nationals who previously did not need an eTA when entering Canada by … Read more
University of Toronto ranks 4th in global research The University of Toronto placed fourth worldwide for research performance in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), released on June 1. The Canadian institution ranked behind Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. The result places the … Read more
IRCC updates temporary residence processing times Canada’s immigration department revised its estimated processing timelines on June 3, with updated figures covering work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The latest data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicates largely stable timelines compared to late May, with modest reductions in several categories and … Read more
Ontario ends all OINP streams, replacements pending All immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) were formally closed on May 30, 2026, following the implementation of new provincial regulations. The change removed every existing pathway previously used by foreign nationals to obtain a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The move affects applicants across … Read more
Who can work in Canada without a permit As of 2026, Canadian immigration rules outline specific cases where foreign nationals can work without obtaining a formal work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These provisions apply to defined categories such as business visitors, remote workers employed abroad, and eligible international students. The regulations … Read more
Ontario revokes all OINP streams effective May 30 All nine immigration streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will be formally revoked on May 30, 2026, following regulatory amendments introduced earlier this year. The change removes the legal framework for every current pathway to provincial nomination in Ontario. The update forms part of Ontario … Read more