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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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What are the Options for Bringing Parents and Grandparents to Canada in 2026?

Canada has significantly narrowed the options for family reunification involving parents and grandparents in 2026. New Ministerial Instructions that took effect on January 1, 2026 confirm that no new applications will be accepted under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). As a result, families can no longer plan around permanent residence sponsorship for parents and

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Canada Puts Surprise Pause on Applications to Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for Skilled Refugees

Canada has abruptly paused new applications to the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), a federal program designed to connect skilled refugees and displaced people with Canadian employers facing labour shortages. The decision took effect at the end of December and was communicated to organisations involved in the program just days before Christmas. The pause leaves

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