Canada’s permanent residence numbers are moving in an interesting direction in 2026. While the overall number of people receiving Canadian permanent residence has dropped compared with last year, some countries are actually seeing more of their citizens granted PR. According to the figures provided, Canada granted 222,625 permanent resident statuses between January and July 2026, […]
If you’re watching Canada immigration draws in 2026, Prince Edward Island has just given skilled workers another reason to pay attention. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued 90 invitations on October 7, 2026, through its Labour and Express Entry categories. The latest draw focused on candidates who can help meet Prince […]
If you work in Ontario, your hourly pay just changed. Starting October 1, 2026, Ontario’s general minimum wage increased from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour. That’s a 35-cent increase, and according to the province, it affects more than 700,000 workers. For someone working 40 hours a week, Ontario estimates the increase could add roughly $728 […]
Canada’s job market is not exploding, but it is not exactly cooling off either. In July 2026, Canadian employers reported approximately 501,000 job vacancies, keeping the number of unfilled positions relatively stable for the seventh consecutive month. At the same time, payroll employment increased by 26,100 positions, while average weekly earnings reached $1,347. For people […]
Working in Canada and want to upgrade your skills without going through another study permit application? There is good news. Under a temporary IRCC public policy, eligible work permit holders in Canada can now study a program lasting six months or less without applying for a study permit. The policy took effect on September 4, […]
If you are already working in Ontario and your income has crossed the $80,000 mark in a single year, your position in the provincial immigration pool may have just become more competitive. Ontario has updated the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) scoring system for its Workforce Priority stream, giving more weight to candidates with a […]
If you speak French and have been thinking about moving to Canada, this is a development worth watching. Canada is putting approximately $1.2 million into three regional projects designed to attract French-speaking and bilingual newcomers outside Quebec. The announcement was made in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on September 29, 2026, as part of Canada’s […]
What if your family tree has a Canadian branch you thought was long gone? Maybe your grandfather was born in Canada, moved to the United States, became an American citizen, and started a new life there. Years later, you were born outside Canada and assumed that Canadian citizenship ended with him. That assumption may be […]
For years, many small business owners have worried that a home address could make it harder to hire a foreign worker in Canada. That concern is now getting a clearer answer. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its instructions to clarify how officers should assess job offers from home-based businesses when reviewing employer-specific […]
Canada is changing how people submit refugee claims online, and if you already have an unfinished asylum application sitting in your IRCC Portal account, there is a date you should not ignore. Starting November 3, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will introduce changes to the way asylum claims are submitted through the IRCC […]
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