Canada Closes Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways to New Applications
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that its permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents closed on August 31, 2026, as planned. IRCC
Read More »Canada Updates Temporary Measures for Palestinians in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is updating temporary measures for Palestinians who are in Canada and can’t return home, and for those who wish to come
Read More »Canada Extends Manitoba Workforce Transition Policy
On July 6, 2026, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, signed the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Temporary Public Policy (the New Public
Read More »Ontario Publishes New OINP Workforce Priority Stream Rules and Eligibility Criteria
Ontario has released regulations and public guidance confirming the framework for the redesigned Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), including details of the new
Read More »Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Redesign Takes Effect
The Ministry of Labor, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has announced that changes to Ontario Regulation 422/17 under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (OIA)
Read More »Quebec Sets New Family Reunification Application Intake Period
On June 23, 2026, a ministerial order was published in the Gazette Officielle du Québec regarding the coming into effect of new rules governing the reception of undertaking
Read More »Quebec Experience Program to Reopen Temporarily for Two Years
The QEP will be reinstated from July 2, 2026, to July 2, 2028. To respect Quebec’s capacity and immigration targets, applications will be received in stages. The first
Read More »Canada Allows Alternative PR Proof for In-Canada PNP Work Permits
Effective June 9, 2026, until December 31, 2026, individuals in Canada who applied for permanent residence (PR) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may submit
Read More »Canada Updates Visa Changes for Indonesia and Malaysia Travelers
Effective May 26, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Read More »Alberta Introduces New WEOI Fee Under AAIP
Effective April 7, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has introduced a CAD 135 fee to submit a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI). All other AAIP
Read More »Canada Updates Low‑Wage Temporary Foreign Worker Rules
As of April 1, 2026, employers submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application for low-wage positions must: advertise the job offer for a minimum of eight
Read More »Canada Increases PR and Citizenship Fees in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the right of citizenship fee for adult applicants increased on March 31, 2026. The right of citizenship
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