On September 15, 2026, Saskatchewan reached the position limit for the Food Services sector in the year's final capped-sector intake window. Employers submitted Employer Position Assessments covering all 175 positions available for Food Services, leaving no remaining positions to be accepted under the September window. The Food Services window opened at 1:30 p.m. and was the last of the staggered capped-sector intake windows scheduled for 2026. Employers in capped sectors cou

On September 15, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada held Express Entry draw #443 for Canadian Experience Class candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 invitations to apply, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 519. The tie-breaking rule was March 26, 2026 at 00:16:39 UTC. This was the second CEC draw in September: on September 1, IRCC also invited 2,000 candidates, but the CRS cut-off was 521. The latest round therefore kept the number of invitations unc

IRCC has released updated application processing data as of July 31, 2026. Since the beginning of the year, the department has finalized 1,832,065 temporary residence applications, including 126,230 study permit applications and 1,530,125 visitor visa applications. Another 394,325 temporary residence applications had not yet been finalized. In permanent residence processing, IRCC reported 255,325 pending economic immigration applications, 165,445 family-class applications and

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has recently issued a fresh round of invitations directed at skilled workers. This latest development highlights the province's ongoing efforts to attract talent and support its local economic and demographic needs through targeted immigration pathways. A total of 36 invitations were distributed during this specific draw. These invitations allow eligible candidates to formally apply for a provincial nomination, wh

The Government of Quebec has updated its guidance for people recognized as refugees or persons in need of protection who are living in the province. After a positive decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) or approval of a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment by IRCC, applicants should submit an application for permanent selection to Quebec and an application for permanent residence to the federal government at the same time. A Quebec permanent selection applic

Temporary foreign workers in British Columbia’s Okanagan region are facing financial and employment uncertainty after the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Migrant worker organizations estimate that around 100 workers were evacuated, with many agricultural workers going days without pay. Employment and Social Development Canada said affected workers can receive support with temporary housing and replacing identification documents,

On July 24, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published updated enforcement statistics showing that 10,607 inadmissible individuals were removed from Canada between January 1 and June 30, 2026. Quebec recorded the highest number of enforced removals at 5,467, followed by the Greater Toronto Area with 2,674, the Pacific Region with 906, and the Prairie Region with 839. Most removals involved immigration non-compliance: 8,551 cases concerned refugee claimants and 1

Ontario announced a new $1.7 billion investment to expand postsecondary education and prepare more students for high-demand careers across the province. The funding will support the creation of 70,000 additional seats in colleges and universities, particularly in sectors experiencing labour shortages such as healthcare, skilled trades, STEM, and education. According to the provincial government, the first new spaces are expected to become available starting in Fall 2026. Earl

A new debate is growing in Alberta after discussions around a potential 2026 referendum on immigration-related policies gained national attention. Proposed questions reportedly focus on reducing immigration levels, limiting access to provincially funded services for some temporary residents, and introducing additional requirements tied to immigration status. Supporters argue the measures would help Alberta manage population growth and protect public resources, while critics w

Alberta has introduced new mandatory fields in the Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) system to collect details on wages and working hours for candidates with a job offer. Effective February 25, 2026, all new submissions must include this information, and profiles missing these details will not be considered in future draws. This update signals a stronger focus on job quality and alignment with labour market needs under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Alberta is

A recently released internal memo, shared through ATIP notes by Mandeep Lidher, offers a rare glimpse into Immigration, Refugees and...