- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada’s immigration policy shift: A critical move for national unity
The Government of Canada is recalibrating its immigration strategy to focus on high-skilled workers and academic programs that lead to higher-income jobs. This move comes
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Trudeau’s immigration reduction promises fall short
Despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s promises to significantly reduce immigration and “pause population growth,” a recent Desjardins report indicates that Canada’s population growth remains high. While
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada sets immigration record in 2024 with nearly half a million new residents
Canada welcomed 483,395 new permanent residents in 2024, narrowly missing its target of 485,000. This achievement represented a significant increase from previous years and continued
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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The Government of Canada updates CMA unemployment rates for LMIA processing in January 2025
The Government of Canada made seven Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP),
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada tightens open work permit rules for international students and workers families
On January 14, 2025, the Government of Canada implemented significant changes to open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of temporary residents. Starting January
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Ottawa unveiled the details of the new rural immigration pathway
Canada has announced comprehensive details for its new Rural Community Immigration Class, a permanent residence pathway designed to address labour shortages in designated communities outside
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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IRCC clarified which work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new policy that allows certain work permit holders to pursue education without obtaining a study permit.
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Express Entry 2025: Major changes and predictions for Canadian immigration
As Canada’s Express Entry system marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, immigration experts anticipate significant changes in the selection process. Predictions suggest larger Canadian Experience
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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Canada’s immigration minister is considering eliminating LMIA points for permanent residency
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller is contemplating removing bonus points for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in Canada’s permanent residency application process. The current system,
- September 14, 2026
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- September 11, 2026
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The Canada Border Services Agency announces adjustments to land port hours
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced plans to modify operating hours at 35 land ports of entry across Canada, effective January 6, 2025.
