Federal authorities have announced time-limited updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker program, allowing eligible rural employers to temporarily increase their low-wage foreign workforce cap from 10% to 15%. Initiated to combat persistent regional labour shortages, these measures require strict compliance
A new federal AI strategy aligned with the 2025-2027 public service plan formalizes how AI is used for administrative efficiency, program support, and controlled experiments. It cites more than 7 million applications assessed by automation, about 4 million emails triaged
Introduced on Feb. 19, 2026, proposed legislation would place the EQA designation framework into law, give government inspection and enforcement powers, and ban non designated institutions from recruiting or enrolling study permit students.
BC PNP has increased its processing fees, keeping registration free while raising the application fee from $1,475 to $1,750, and maintaining the request for review fee at $500. 2025 draw details are included as background only.
From January 1, 2026, the Innovation and Tech Talent Pathway applies an updated NOC list and clarified rules on work experience, language, licensing and job offers, changing how new tech and innovation candidates are assessed for provincial nomination in Saskatchewan.
Application intake for the Home Care Worker Immigration pilots has been paused until further notice, and the program will not re open in March 2026. Officials say the move supports the 2026 to 2028 Immigration Levels Plan by prioritizing existing
Canada has announced a new Express Entry category and 5,000 reserved PR spots for foreign-trained doctors with recent Canadian work experience or job offers. The measures aim to stabilize the healthcare system and address growing shortages, especially in underserved areas.
Ontario has announced a bold two-phase redesign of its provincial immigration program, aiming to simplify the OINP and align it more closely with labour market and demographic priorities. Phase one consolidates existing job offer streams into two tracks based on
Canada is piloting digital visas for a select group of approved Moroccan visitor visa applicants, testing faster, more secure travel documents that can reduce passport mailing times, align with global electronic systems and reshape how future visitors enter the country.
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
Ontario has suspended its Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream due to widespread concerns over misrepresentation and fraud. All outstanding applications will be returned with fees refunded. Applicants can explore other OINP streams as alternatives while the program undergoes reform. Experts
The 2025 B.C. Labour Market Outlook forecasts more than one million job openings over the next decade, with employment rising from 2.9 million to 3.3 million by 2035. Five industries will generate 58 percent of these jobs and 77 percent
The Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP) in Manitoba offers a pathway to permanent residency for select temporary foreign workers, but strict rules apply. From employer eligibility and sector restrictions to the 50% Manitoba residency rule and timing conflicts with other
New government data show a 50 percent drop in Temporary Foreign Worker Program applications, a 70 percent fall in the low wage stream, and record penalties including a 1 million dollar fine and 10 year ban. With 1,435 inspections and
A new joint study tracks 260,730 former international students who became permanent residents and compares their fields of study with their jobs. It finds strong alignment for STEM and health graduates with domestic bachelor and graduate degrees, but much weaker
