Foreign workers and businesspeople from multiple countries may soon see easier access to Canada following upcoming trade negotiations. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Should trade negotiations prove fruitful (and depending on the exact terms of each trade agreement), the Canadian government has signaled that it will look to […]

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After stagnating around 533–534 from August to November 2025, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cut-off scores have begun to drop significantly—to as low as 509 on January 1, 2026. With the recent drop in cut-off scores, thousands of CEC candidates who previously scored too low to receive a chance at Canadian permanent residence have been newly […]

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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has raised its application fees for the Skills Immigration category, from $1,475 to $1,750. The new fees were announced on the BC PNP’s news webpage on January 22, 2026. Only applications submitted on or after January 22 are subject to the new fee; those who applied prior […]

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Each eligible newcomer in Canada could receive up to an additional $417 this year, and up to an additional $167 per year over the next five years, under upcoming measures announced by the federal government. The money comes in the form of a refundable tax credit, dubbed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which revamps […]

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Some major changes to Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits are on the docket for the year 2026, including an increase in the admissions target, a freeze on eligible fields of study for post-graduation work permits (PGWPs), and a suite of additional planned, expected, and potential measures. Admissions target increase for foreign workers The […]

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The next Census of Population is being conducted in May of 2026, and Statistics Canada is hiring for approximately 32,000 jobs across the country to aid in data collection. Work permit holders will qualify for consideration for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory roles. The hiring of associated roles for the census will begin between […]

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By choosing the right employer and occupations, international students and recent graduates in Canada can put themselves on a strong track to gain permanent residence (PR). Gaining at least six months of work experience (in addition to meeting minimum program requirements) in an eligible occupation under an Express Entry category can help PR candidates in […]

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Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the Canadian prime minister called out the recent “rupture” of the “rules-based international order” that […]

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Canada’s Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP) lets foreign workers with modest French abilities qualify for an employer-specific work permit, whether they’re applying from abroad or seeking to extend their worker status from inside Canada.  The FMWP is exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, and is among the most accessible to workers both […]

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Starting your immigration journey in Canada in 2026? Don’t miss this live webinar on February 12 at 11AM EST and get your questions answered by leading experts in immigration, language testing, and financial services.  This webinar brings together Express Entry legal professionals from CanadaVisa, along with language testing specialists from Prometric and HR experts from […]

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Whether you’re entering the Express Entry pool in 2026, or you already have a profile submitted, it’s worth knowing that there are some situations wherein a candidate might have to decline an Invitation to Apply (ITA), if they do receive one. Understanding why – and what to do – if this happens, can help you […]

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If you were born outside Canada and have a Canadian grandparent, you may be able to apply for proof of Canadian citizenship under new rules, even if neither of your parents has a Canadian passport. On December 15, 2025, new legislation came into force that eliminated the first-generation limit (FGL) to citizenship by descent. With […]

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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released its nomination allocation for 2026, mirroring its 2025 allocation post-increase. For 2026, the federal government granted the AAIP 6,403 nomination spaces—a roughly 31% increase compared to the Program’s initial 2025 nomination allocation (4,875). Details regarding its 2026 nomination allocation and intended distribution were published on the AAIP’s […]

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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 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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