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
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
IRCC Reshapes Express Entry Trades Category for 2026 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revised the composition of the Express Entry trades occupations category, removing cooks and chefs while adding butchers. The update, announced on February 18, 2026, is expected to alter the profile of candidates invited for permanent residence under this priority stream. … Read more
Manitoba communities outline RCIP priority jobs for 2026 Three Manitoba communities participating in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed their 2026 lists of priority sectors and occupations for candidates seeking permanent residence. The announcement updates local labour market priorities for Altona/Rhineland, Brandon, and Steinbach. The RCIP enables designated rural regions to attract workers … Read more
Canada Ends Temporary Work Permit Policy for Iranians Canada has concluded its temporary public policy that permitted Iranian nationals in the country to apply for special open work permits. The measure officially ended at midnight, Coordinated Universal Time, on March 1, 2026. The expiry affects Iranians with temporary resident status who had been eligible to … Read more
B.C. Regions Announce 2026 RCIP Priority Occupations Three regions in British Columbia participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed the sectors and occupations they will target in 2026. The update outlines the workforce areas where foreign workers will be prioritized for permanent residence consideration. The RCIP is a federal initiative aimed at … Read more
IRCC Updates Processing Times for Temporary Visas Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated processing time estimates for several categories of temporary resident applications, including work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas. The new figures reflect the most recent data available as of February 24, 2026. The latest update shows significant … Read more
Senate Moves Immigration Bill C-12 to Final Reading Canada’s Senate is advancing a major immigration reform bill to its final reading after a committee review concluded without recommending any changes. The legislation, known as Bill C-12, proposes significant adjustments to the country’s immigration and asylum systems. The measure would provide the federal cabinet with expanded … Read more
Ontario Communities Outline 2026 RCIP Job Priorities Five Ontario cities participating in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have confirmed the employment sectors and occupations that will receive priority for permanent residence nominations in 2026. The pilot enables foreign nationals with job offers in designated communities to apply for permanent residence if their occupation aligns … Read more