Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased its daily capacity for online passport renewals to help travellers ahead of the summer season. The immigration department raised the daily application limit to 1,500 submissions. This adjustment follows previous caps of 1,250 applications per day. The government first launched this online renewal pilot program in late 2024 for a limited group of citizens. Officials stated that a gradual rollout allows staff to

The University of Toronto ranked fourth globally for academic research in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), placing ahead of Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge. Only Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences achieved higher research rankings. CWUR evaluated more than 21,000 institutions worldwide, with research performance accounting for 40% of the overall score. The University of Toronto also placed 23rd overall in the globa

On June 9, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the average LMIA processing time has increased for all streams except the Permanent Residence Stream. Global Talent Stream - 10 business days (+2 days) Agricultural stream – 22 business days (+1 day) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 11 business day

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has highlighted the important contribution immigrants and migrant workers make to municipalities across Canada. During a panel discussion held at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual meeting in Edmonton, municipal leaders warned that recent immigration reductions are creating labour shortages and increasing pressure on local services. Many immigrants and migrant workers are employed in sectors that communities depend o

A recent report from TD Economics warns that Canada is losing its highest-skilled workers and entrepreneurs to the United States. This slow movement of top talent is described by researchers as a silent brain drain. Many highly educated individuals leave the country through US employer-sponsored work visas that do not show up in standard permanent emigration data. The study indicates that foreign-born Canadian citizens account for 60 percent of Canadian applicants for US labo

On June 5, 2026, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation et Integration (MIFI) published the results of the 84th invitation round in Quebec’s online system Arrima, which were conducted on June 4, 2026. MIFI invited 1,094 candidates under Stream 1 (Highly qualified and specialized skills), 756 candidates under Stream 2 (Intermediate and manual skills), 677 candidates under Stream 3 (Regulated professions), and 22 candidates under Stream 4 (Exceptional talent). Last ye

Over the last two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held new draws under the International Experience Canada (IEC). From May 23 to June 5, Canada invited 3,179 young foreigners to apply for an IEC open work permit. As of June 5, 33,227 candidates have registered in the pool and are awaiting the invitation. In these rounds, there were 656 ITAs for Australia, 3 ITAs for Austria, 20 ITAs for Belgium, 18 ITAs for Chile, 10 ITAs for Costa Rica, 8 ITAs for

On June 4, 2026, Manitoba held the invitation round #272 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The province invited 104 skilled workers under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas pathways as part of a strategic recruitment initiative. In this round, 15 invitations were extended to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code. This year, the MPNP invited 1,709 candidates, and 515 of them received i

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expanded a temporary immigration measure to help families stay together. Spouses and common-law partners of eligible temporary foreign workers in Quebec can now apply for an open work permit. To qualify, the partner must hold a valid temporary resident status or have lost it within the last ninety days. The partner must also be listed on the main applicant's permanent selection application for Quebec's Skilled Worker Selecti

On June 3, 2026, Alberta released the results of several recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws. Between May 20 and June 2, 2026, the province issued 1,550 invitations across multiple streams and pathways. The largest draw took place on May 27 through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which invited 993 candidates with a minimum score of 51. Alberta also invited 200 candidates through the Accelerated Tech Pathway on May 29 and 83 candidates through the Rural R

A new study by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship reveals that many skilled immigrants cannot find work in their fields. The report notes that about 640,000 immigrants are currently overqualified for their job positions. During an Ottawa press conference, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bernhard criticized Canada for creating major barriers to credential recognition. He explained that the country successfully attracts top global talent but fails to utilize their skills. Be

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its program instructions for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The new operational guidance focuses on changes to job positions and business ownership. Applicants who change job duties or TEER codes with the same employer must submit an updated provincial endorsement and a new offer of employment form. If an employer changes ownership, the supporting province will assess if the applicant can still be supported.

The Canadian Government is expediting visa processing for thirty-seven Gazan students and their family members currently stranded in third countries. The students have already secured admission to Canadian universities but have faced significant delays, with some waiting nearly two years for progress on their applications. Advocates have raised concerns about the interview process, saying that some applicants were questioned extensively about attending state-run universities

Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that Canada’s recent economic slowdown is partly linked to the Federal Government’s decision to reduce immigration targets and limit the number of temporary residents. Following two consecutive quarters of economic contraction, Carney noted that slower population growth has affected overall economic output. However, he argued that the changes are part of a broader strategy to ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and public services

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is investigating a technical issue with the Express Entry system. Several eligible candidates did not receive an invitation during the recent French-language proficiency round. This issue occurred during draw number 418 on May 28, 2026. Department staff are actively reviewing the situation to find out why the system missed these candidates. The government advises that affected individuals do not need to take any action right

Statistics Canada released a detailed demographic study tracking the rapid growth of the domestic Filipino population. The community quadrupled between 1996 and 2021, reaching over 957,000 individuals. Projections show this population could reach up to 2.4 million residents by 2041. The data reveal that over three-quarters of foreign-born Filipinos arrived through economic immigration channels. This represents the highest share of female economic applicants in the country. De

On June 2, 2026, British Columbia held a new draw under the entrepreneur streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 15 invitations under the Entrepreneur Immigration Base stream, which is designed for experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish a new business or acquire an existing one in British Columbia. In addition, British Columbia invited fewer than five candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional stream. The min

On June 2, 2026, the Government of British Columbia held new invitation draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and issued invitations to apply to skilled candidates with work experience in healthcare, childcare, construction, and veterinary care occupations. The province issued a total of 342 invitations – 117 healthcare professionals, 6 veterinary care professionals, 91 Early Childhood Educators (ECE), and 128 construction workers. The minimum sc

The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores and three immigration consulting firms unlawfully exploited close to 880 migrant workers. Justice Sharon Matthews found that the defendants used false pretences to charge migrants up to $8,000 each for Canadian jobs that rarely existed. The retail chain brought workers to Canada to create a flexible staffing pool without any specific intention to employ them full-time. Many arrived to find no employment, w

International graduates face growing permit rejections due to confusing language requirements on the federal immigration website. Vital details about the mandatory language test remain difficult to find when applying for post-graduate work permits (PGWP). The online application survey fails to flag the test requirement on automated checklists. Applicants often miss the rule because the information stays hidden inside expandable boxes without distinct fonts or colours. Immigra