Canada issued 5,000 Express Entry invitations to French-language candidates on August 19, 2026, with the CRS falling to 382. The fourth consecutive 5,000-person French draw confirms strong invitation volume, while a 171-day tie-breaking profile age reveals continuing depth near the
Canada issued 300 Express Entry invitations at CRS 470 on August 7, 2026 in the first-ever NOC-limited Transport draw, restricted to NOC 72404, 72600, 22313 and 72410. The cutoff profile was 300 days old, suggesting a substantial accumulated pool of
Canada issued 5,000 Express Entry invitations to French-speaking candidates on July 22, 2026, lowering the CRS cut-off by 21 points to 399. French draws have now produced 40,500 invitations this year, while the 245-day tie-breaking date suggests continued competition at
B.C. will allow eligible internationally trained physicians from Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to apply directly for a full medical licence starting July 6, 2026. The change may help qualified doctors begin
Canada issued 4,500 ITAs in the May 28, 2026 French-speaking Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 409. The 29-day tie-break shows continued competition in the low 400s, while French-speaking candidates remain a major federal priority with 30,500 invitations
Canada issued 4,000 invitations in the April 29, 2026 French-speaking Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 400. The 22-day tie-breaker signals a competitive but favourable pool for francophone candidates.
As part of an ongoing effort to maintain sustainable population growth and optimize resource allocation, Canada is introducing specific duration limits on federally funded settlement services for economic immigrants. Starting in April 2026, the period these immigrants can access vital
The federal government has extended the pause on new Private Sponsorship of Refugees applications from groups of five and community sponsors until December 31, 2026. Existing applications will continue to be processed under the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan, while sponsors
IRCC’s forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 reveals a $1.49 billion drop in total expenses, with deep cuts to immigrant and refugee integration programs and a moderate increase in spending on temporary workers and international students. This realignment
Canada is rolling out online passport renewals for select applicants, aiming to reduce wait times and improve accessibility. Service Canada has expanded 10-day passport services to Iqaluit and Yellowknife, while a new policy guarantees passport processing within 30 business days—or
