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BC PNP Increases Application Fee For Skills Immigration Stream

British Columbia has raised the application fee for its Skills Immigration stream under the BC Provincial Nominee Program. The change took effect on January 22, 2026, increasing the fee from $1,475 to $1,750. The BC PNP uses Skills Immigration to attract workers with experience in high-demand occupations across the province. The program helps employers fill […]

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Ontario’s Ideal Immigrants for 2026: Do You Fit the Bill?

Ontario is reshaping how it selects immigrants. After a year of program suspensions, tighter enforcement, and legislative change, the province is signalling a clearer idea of who it wants to nominate for permanent residence in 2026. Rather than broad intake across many categories, Ontario is moving toward fewer, more targeted pathways that prioritise labour market

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Charting the Decline of International Student and Temporary Worker Numbers in Canada

Canada has entered a clear period of contraction in international student and temporary worker inflows. New federal data shows sustained and sharp declines through 2024 and 2025, reflecting deliberate policy choices to bring temporary migration back to what the government describes as sustainable levels. The shift forms part of the federal Immigration Levels Plan and

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Prince Edward Island Issues 26 Invitations in First PNP Draw of 2026

Prince Edward Island has opened its 2026 immigration intake with a new draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), issuing 26 invitations to apply to candidates in the Labour and Express Entry streams. The draw, held on January 15, 2026, prioritized individuals working in sectors with high economic impact, as well as international graduates

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Manitoba Issues 55 Letters of Advice in First Strategic Recruitment Draw of 2026

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held its first draw of the year, issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw, Expression of Interest Draw #262, took place on January 15, 2026. It was exclusively targeted at candidates who had been directly invited by the

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Canada Kicks Off 2026 With First Express Entry Draw Targeting Provincial Nominees

Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2026, issuing 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 746 points. This draw, numbered 391, marks the start of a new immigration year and emphasizes Canada’s reliance on the Provincial Nominee Program

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IRCC Issues 6,000 Invitations in Major Canadian Experience Class Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a massive new Express Entry draw targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the second such draw of 2026. The draw, held on January 21, 2026, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509. This invitation round marks a continued

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Quebec Increases Fees For All Immigration-Related Services in 2026

Quebec has implemented higher immigration-related fees as of January 1, 2026, increasing costs for permanent and temporary immigration applicants, employers, immigration consultants and individuals seeking credential assessments. The changes apply to services delivered by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Immigration and are now fully in force across the province. The adjustments

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Canada’s Extra 5,000 Spaces For Francophones Shows Staunch Commitment To Boosting French-Speaking Population

On this page you will find Why Canada added 5,000 new Francophone selection spaces How the move fits into the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan What provinces can do with the additional allocations How Canada exceeded its Francophone target in 2025 What the policy shift means for candidates and employers Canada has moved to reinforce its

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Canada Poised to Surge in Global Demand for Second Passports in 2026 After Bill C-3 Overhaul

As we enter the first quarter of 2026, the global landscape of “citizenship by investment” and “citizenship by descent” has shifted on its axis. While countries like Portugal and Greece have spent years tightening their “Golden Visa” requirements, Canada has quietly opened one of the most significant doors to global mobility in modern history. With

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