Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509; and Created an […]

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The Canadian immigration department’s backlog of Express Entry applications has reached its highest level since October 2022. The most recent data, published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on January 20, 2026, show the state of the application backlog as of November 30, 2025, on which date IRCC had 1,005,800 applications in its backlog, […]

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Competition within the Express Entry pool continues to ease for the second month in a row, as thousands more top-scoring profiles leave the pool. Since the start of the year, 4,672 profiles between the 501-600 score range have left the Express Entry pool, largely attributable to the massive Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw that took […]

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Monthly new arrivals on work permits issued through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have sunk to their lowest level in nearly two years, according to the latest data published by the federal government. There were only 2,615 new admissions through the TFWP in November of 2025—the most recent month for which data is available. […]

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Canadians will have access to visa-free travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), per statements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during a news conference in Beijing on January 16. As of the time of this writing, it has not been announced when Canada will formally join China’s list of visa-exempt countries, nor have […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 681 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 746; and Created an […]

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Pour les candidats francophones, apprendre l’anglais est bien plus qu’une compétence supplémentaire. C’est un outil puissant qui peut augmenter votre score du Système de classement global (SCG) et ouvrir des portes dans l’ensemble du système d’immigration canadien. Obtenez des Ressources de Préparation Gratuites de CELPIP Le Canada est officiellement bilingue, mais l’anglais est la langue […]

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For French-speaking candidates, learning English is more than an added skill. It is a powerful tool that can increase your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and open doors across Canada’s immigration system. Get Free Preparation Resources from CELPIP Canada is officially bilingual, but English is the dominant language in most provinces and labour markets. Achieving […]

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Once you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for provincial nomination, you generally have between 20-60 days to submit a complete application to the nominating province—which must include adequate supporting documentation.  Failure to include sufficient documentary evidence proving you meet the eligibility requirements for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream you’ve been invited can result […]

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In a press conference held on January 19, Canada’s immigration department announced that it would dedicate an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) admissions spots for provinces and territories to welcome more French-speaking newcomers. This increase in allocation would be reserved from “federal selection spaces” and added to pre-existing PR admissions spots given to provinces and […]

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On January 15, 2025, Prince Edward Island held its first selection round of 2026 in accordance with its anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The province targeted candidates with ties to the province, with priority given to international student graduates from select designated learning institutions (DLIs). Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results […]

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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) issued its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) of 2026 in a series of draws conducted between January 13–15. Invitations were extended to candidates through three streams, all of which require ties to the province to qualify. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results New […]

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On January 15, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first immigration draw of the year, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment mission. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP streams Draw results Manitoba issued […]

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For the first time in years, the overall number of study and work permit holders in Canada has decreased year over year, as tightening immigration regulations in the country continue to impact temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, Canada saw a net decrease of 14,954 temporary residents (TRs), with the greatest reductions coming from the […]

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As a foreign national, you could be denied entry to Canada, even if the offences on your record are misdemeanours in your jurisdiction—such as driving under the influence (DUI) charges. But with advance planning, you can take steps to overcome any potential issues with criminal inadmissibility, such as obtaining a legal opinion letter or applying […]

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British Columbia (BC) has held a new selection under its Entrepreneur Immigration Program, continuing the province’s focus on attracting business owners who can create jobs and grow local economies. Candidates were invited for their ability to start a new business or take over and grow an existing business in BC. Assess your eligibility for enhanced […]

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a temporary measure making it easier for Ukrainian nationals and their family members to extend their temporary resident status in Canada, allowing them to obtain work permits and study permits for which they otherwise would not normally be eligible. These measures apply to Ukrainian nationals and their […]

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Canada’s immigration department has published a document detailing significant restructuring. The latest version of the Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD), published on January 16, 2026, details a slew of changes authorized by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, effective as of December 15, 2025. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! Major changes […]

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Although Canada closed its Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program on January 1, 2026, immigrant entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence (PR) are not out of options. While foreign nationals await the launch of the new targeted pilot intended to replace the SUV, they can explore alternative business immigration pathways, such as certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams or […]

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The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to help advance the nuclear energy sector in Saskatchewan.

Member of Parliament Parm Bains will announce an investment in the Gateway Theatre modernization project in Richmond, B.C.

Minister Sean Fraser highlights continued support of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline in Atlantic Canada

The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Owen Sound, Ontario, beginning on or around January 16, 2026.

Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, met with the Administrator of the National Energy Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Hongzhi.

The Canadian Coast Guard has begun winter icebreaking operations in Atlantic Canada, the St. Lawrence Gulf and Estuary, the St. Lawrence River, and the Great Lakes and interconnecting waterways.