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PR Pathways Guides for 2026
Data-driven guides on pr pathways — written for immigrants navigating Canadian immigration pathways.
British Columbia invites entrepreneurs in provincial immigration draw
On August 2, 2026, British Columbia invited entrepreneurs to apply for provincial immigration. According to IRCC, this draw is part of the province's efforts to attract business owners and entrepreneu...
Nova Scotia expands nominations to target workers with expiring permits
On July 17, 2026, Nova Scotia announced an expansion of its immigration selection priorities for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. This move aims to target workers ...
Canada extends pause on new Parents and Grandparents Program applications
On July 16, 2026, the Canadian government announced that it would be extending the pause on new Parents and Grandparents Program applications. According to IRCC, this pause was initially put in place ...
New LMIA Wage Threshold Takes Effect on July 17
New LMIA Wage Threshold -- July 2026 -- What It Means for You
IRCC updates police certificate requirements for International Experience Canada work permits
On July 11, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced updates to the police certificate requirements for International Experience Canada (IEC) work permits. This change affec...
Low-wage LMIA processing restrictions lifted for eight regions
On July 11, 2026, the Canadian government announced that restrictions on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) have been lifted for eight regions in Canada, including Halifax, Winnipeg, an...
Ontario launches three new pathways to permanent residence -- July 2026 -- What It Means for You
On July 9, 2026, the province of Ontario introduced three new pathways to permanent residence. According to IRCC, these pathways are designed to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants in the pro...
Manitoba MPs announce work permit extensions for provincial nominee candidates
On July 8, 2026, Manitoba MPs announced work permit extensions for provincial nominee candidates, a development that could significantly impact the immigration journey of many individuals. This news i...
Immigration minister says Canada is ‘not finalizing any new’ citizenship-by-descent applications, reviewing all files
On July 3, 2026, Canada's immigration minister announced that the country is not finalizing any new citizenship-by-descent applications, and all files are being reviewed. This news affects individuals...
IRCC claims only 1% of citizenship by descent applicants impacted
On July 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that only 1% of citizenship by descent applicants are impacted by certificate surrenders. This update affects the process...
Quebec announces July 2026 intake for family sponsorship, exempts adult dependent children from cap
Quebec Announces Family Sponsorship Intake -- July 2026 -- What It Means for You
Citizens of certain countries can get priority access to Canadian work permits on repeat
On June 28, 2026, the Canadian government announced that citizens of certain countries can get priority access to Canadian work permits on repeat, without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LM...
Fewer foreign researchers coming to Canada and staying permanently
Fewer Foreign Researchers Coming to Canada -- June 2026 -- What It Means for You
Canada eases income requirement for hosting parents and grandparents on super visa
On June 23, 2026, the Canadian government made a significant change to its immigration policy by easing the income requirement for hosting parents and grandparents on a super visa. This IRCC announcem...
IRCC updates police certificate requirements for International Experience Canada work permits
On June 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the police certificate requirements for International Experience Canada work permits, a development that directly impacts ...
Alberta launches new online tool to help foreign nationals assess AAIP eligibility
On June 20, 2026, Alberta launched a new online tool to help foreign nationals assess their eligibility for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). This development is part of the broader IR...
Canada pauses processing of some citizenship-by-descent applications, clarifies rules for those under review
On June 19, 2026, the Canadian government announced a pause in the processing of some citizenship-by-descent applications and clarified the rules for those under review. This development affects indiv...
Canada moved the goalposts for proof of citizenship applicants, lawyers say
On June 18, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changed the requirements for proof of citizenship, causing issues for applicants. This change affects individuals applying for pro...
Canada asks new citizens to hand back their citizenship certificates
On June 17, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that some applicants who recently received proof of Canadian citizenship by descent are being asked to return their citi...
Canada eases access to work permits for provincial nominees
On June 16, 2026, the Canadian government announced that it has made changes to its immigration policy, specifically easing access to work permits for provincial nominees. This update is significant f...
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