Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Draws Skilled Workers in 2026
On January 15, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its initial immigration draw of the year, welcoming candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream.Candidates were selected if they had been directly invited by the MPNP as part of a targeted...
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program 2026 Draws: Key Highlights
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) recently conducted its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for 2026 between January 13–15.Invitations were issued through three streams, all requiring connections to the province for eligibility.Draw ResultsNew...
Canada Sees Decrease in Temporary Residents: A Shift in Immigration Trends
Canada has experienced a decline in the number of study and work permit holders for the first time in years, reflecting the impact of tightening immigration regulations on temporary residents. Between 2024 and 2025, there was a net decrease of 14,954 temporary...
Canada’s Temporary Measure to Support Ukrainian Nationals
Support for Ukrainian Nationals in CanadaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has implemented a temporary measure to assist Ukrainian nationals and their families in maintaining legal status in Canada while their permanent residence applications are...
British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration Program: Latest Draw Results and Requirements
British Columbia (BC) has recently conducted a selection under its Entrepreneur Immigration Program, emphasizing the attraction of business owners to stimulate job creation and local economic growth.Candidates were invited based on their potential to initiate a new...
Understanding Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals may face entry denial to Canada for offences that are considered serious under Canadian law, such as driving under the influence (DUI) charges. With proper planning, individuals can address criminal inadmissibility issues by obtaining legal opinion...
Exploring Alternative Business Immigration Pathways in Canada
Although Canada closed its Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program on January 1, 2026, immigrant entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence (PR) are not out of options.While foreign nationals await the launch of the new targeted pilot intended to replace the SUV, they can explore...
Landmark Ruling Upholds Applicants’ Rights in Immigration Cases
A recent federal court decision has affirmed the right of applicants to challenge the return of immigration applications due to incompleteness. This ruling marks a significant development in Canadian immigration law, where an incomplete application is often a major...
Canada’s Immigration Department Restructuring: What You Need to Know
Canada’s immigration department has recently undergone significant restructuring, as detailed in the latest version of the Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD) published on January 16, 2026. These changes, authorized by immigration minister, have reshaped...
New Temporary Measures for Ukrainian Nationals in Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary measures to facilitate Ukrainian nationals and their families in extending their stay in Canada, including obtaining work and study permits that they may not have been eligible for...