On June 30, 2026, British Columbia held new draws under the entrepreneur streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP). The province issued 14 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

Two Canadian Conservative Members of Parliament launched a fundraising initiative to support LGBTQ+ refugees. Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman and MP Scott Aitchison are leading a fundraising boat cruise scheduled for July 15. The event aims to raise money for Rainbow Railroad. This organization helps resettle persecuted gender and sexual minorities from around the world into safe countries like Canada. Tickets for the cruise cost $150 each. The announcement video generated mix

A new national survey highlights a complex shift in public sentiment as Canada Day approaches, with 77% of citizens feeling proud of their country despite deep anxieties about the future. This 12-point increase in national pride over the last two years comes amid increasingly intense political debates over Canadian identity, social cohesion, and high immigration levels. While younger demographics express growing worry over housing affordability and economic mobility, a strong

Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day. He noted that the day sits alongside National Indigenous Peoples Day and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to honour the many histories that shape the country. The Prime Minister stated that Canadian unity does not require uniformity. He explained that differences are a source of national strength rather than a risk to manage. This core principle is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and

The Ontario Government introduced major changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) by replacing eight existing streams with the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream. This regulatory update aims to streamline permanent residence pathways for individuals with job offers in the province. The new program introduces higher language and education benchmarks to strengthen overall program integrity. It also lowers revenue thresholds for employers in rural communities to

On June 25, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the second occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year for candidates working in healthcare and social services occupations. In round #422, IRCC issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA), and the cut-off score was 475 points (8 points more than the last draw for this category). The tie-breaking rule for this round was May 21, 2026, at 12:14:09 UTC. As of June 21, 2026, 239,645 profiles were regist

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met to discuss the upcoming 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan. Ministers focused on returning immigration to sustainable levels while addressing regional labour shortages. The Federal Government reiterated its plan to reduce the temporary population to less than 5 percent by late 2027. Provincial and territorial ministers emphasized that the Provincial Nominee Program is the best tool for local economic needs. They requested

Statistics Canada released new data showing mixed trends for international travel in April 2026. Trips to Canada by United States residents rose 6.9% year over year to 1.5 million visits. This growth was driven by a 6.8% increase in automobile trips and a 7.8% jump in air arrivals. In contrast, overseas resident arrivals fell 6.7% compared to the same month last year. This drop was led by fewer visitors coming from Europe and Asia. For Canadians travelling abroad, return trip

A record 30,092 Canadian citizens and permanent residents emigrated from Canada in the first quarter of 2026. This is the highest first-quarter emigration count ever recorded by Statistics Canada. During the same period, nearly 200,000 temporary residents also left the country. These departures led to an overall population loss of over 55,000 people. Rising housing costs, high taxes, and cost-of-living pressures are driving this trend. Many skilled professionals are leaving t

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is sending surrender letters to some people who received Canadian citizenship by descent under Bill C-3. The letters ask these individuals to return their citizenship certificates. The government is questioning the third-party genealogy records used in their applications. Many affected people live in the United States. They relied on these certificates to make major life decisions. Some people even gave up their American cit

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is temporarily lifting the twelve-month waiting period for some Ugandans to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA). This change comes because of the worsening security and human rights situation in Uganda. A PRRA checks if a person faces danger or persecution if they return home. Normally, people must wait one year after a negative immigration decision to apply. Now, eligible Ugandan nationals who received a negative

Canada's Immigration Minister, Lena Metlege Diab, marked World Refugee Day on June 20, 2026. This year also represents the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. The minister highlighted Canada's proud history of helping those who flee danger and stated that refugees make valuable contributions to local neighbourhoods and the economy. Canada aims to welcome refugees through fair and well-managed programs. The government will continue working with partners to build l

Canadian job vacancies rose in the first quarter of 2026. This is the first quarterly increase since 2022. Employers reported 506,700 open positions. This is an increase of 11,800. Both full-time and part-time positions saw growth. Sales and service roles led the job gains. However, health sector vacancies continued to decline. Regionally, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta added the most vacancies. Quebec was the only province to see a decrease. Additionally, the average

According to Statistics Canada’s recent report, Canada's population decreased in the first quarter of 2026. The total population fell to 41,417,056 on April 1, 2026. This represents a drop of 55,025 people from January 2026. The decline is due to lower immigration targets and a drop in the number of temporary residents. Canada welcomed 83,149 permanent immigrants in this quarter. This is a 20% decrease compared to last year. The number of non-permanent residents also fell by

New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). On June 3 and June 4, 2026, the province conducted six new draws and issued a total of 699 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswi

Thousands of Canadians signed an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for the protection of refugee rights. The letter arrives ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, amidst rising anti-immigrant sentiment across the country. Advocates expressed deep concern over recent policy changes, including lower refugee admission targets and stricter asylum rules. The group urged the Federal Government to maintain fair hearings and expand private sponsorship pathways for vul

The Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA) published an opinion piece proposing a major system redesign. The CILA argues that growing application backlogs require Canada to consider using artificial intelligence to make initial immigration and refugee decisions. Under this proposed model, AI would generate initial reasoned outcomes for high-volume, rule-bound applications like study permits and citizenship grants. Human adjudicators and judges would remain at the bac

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is now accepting registrations for the Temporary Rural or Remote Health Support Initiative. This new program will nominate up to 250 candidates to help fill critical support roles in regional healthcare facilities. Eligible individuals must submit their registration online before the deadline on August 31, 2026. The provincial government will issue the first round of immigration invitations in the coming weeks. Official

The Government of the Northwest Territories will host two online information sessions about its nominee program on June 16 and June 18, 2026. These Zoom sessions will help local employers and foreign nationals learn about the application process. Attendees can also ask government employees questions during the presentations. The sessions are happening right before the upcoming Expression of Interest draw for the Employer Driven Stream on June 25, 2026. Interested candidates m

Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) continues to support smaller communities facing labour shortages and demographic challenges. RCIP operates in 14 communities across the country and granted permanent residence to 800 individuals during the first two months of 2026. Participating regions can identify up to 25 priority occupations based on local economic needs, including health care, manufacturing, transportation, and skilled trades. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, h