IRCC updates March 2026 immigration processing times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued its latest processing time update for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, reflecting data current to March 9 and March 11, 2026. The update shows minor shifts across several application categories, including faster processing for some family sponsorship and … Read more
Canadian Passport Rises to Seventh in Global Ranking Canada’s passport has advanced to seventh position in the latest update of the Henley Global Passport Index, marking an improvement from eighth place earlier this year. The new ranking reflects expanded international mobility for Canadian citizens, who now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations. The … Read more
Senate Adds Oversight Amendment to Immigration Bill C-12 Canada’s Senate has introduced new oversight measures to a major immigration reform bill as it proceeds through its third reading. The amendment would require greater transparency in how asylum claim restrictions are applied. Bill C-12, titled “An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s … Read more
Canada temporarily halts removals for Israeli and Lebanese nationals Canada has introduced a temporary suspension of removal orders for certain Israeli and Lebanese nationals who are currently in the country with temporary or permanent resident status. The measure, effective March 7, was announced in response to escalating violence in Israel and Lebanon that has created … Read more
Moose Jaw updates 2026 RCIP priority sectors and jobs The City of Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan has released its updated list of priority sectors and occupations under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. The update adds one new sector and seven new occupations, reflecting changes in the local labour market. The RCIP is … Read more
Documents Required for Canada’s TR to PR Pathway Foreign nationals working or studying in Canada are preparing documentation for the federal government’s new temporary resident to permanent resident (TR to PR) pathway. The program, which launched earlier this year, has yet to release formal eligibility details or application instructions. According to recent statements from the … Read more
Canada launches one-time permanent residence program Canada’s federal government has introduced a limited-time immigration measure that will grant permanent residence to 33,000 temporary foreign workers across the country. The initiative, confirmed by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, was quietly launched earlier this month, according to a Toronto Star report published on March 6, 2026. The … Read more
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