Express Entry competition continues to ease
Chris GribbleTop-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent…
Here are the foreign nationals Claresholm is prioritizing for permanent residence under the RCIP
Claresholm has released its updated list of priority sectors (one new), occupations (eight new) and designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026. Foreign nationals with a…
Britney Spears could be denied entry to Canada
Pop singer Britney Spears may not be allowed to enter Canada. Spears could be criminally inadmissible, following her arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in California on March 4, 2026.…
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in…
The sectors and occupations Nova Scotia is prioritizing for permanent residence under rural federal pilot
Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in…
BREAKING: Canada revitalizes measures for Iranians to obtain work permit extensions
As of March 1, 2026, Canada has changed and extended its special measures for Iranian nationals in the country—now limited to certain work permit holders—through March 31, 2027 Schedule a…
Canada to appoint new deputy minister of immigration
On March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, to “take effect in the coming…
Over 5,000 Express Entry candidates invited at lowest cut-off score in the past year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 5,500 ITAs in a draw for candidates with…
Start date announced for long-awaited ‘money back’ guarantee on Canadian passport applications
Beginning April 1, 2026, Canadian citizens can expect to have their passport applications processed within 30 business days, or receive their passport for free. Individuals who do not have their…