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May 8, 2026

Work and study permit applicants see declining wait times

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) latest temporary resident processing times update shows notable movement for various application types. The largest decreases in wait time across all application types was seen for Canada-based study permit applications (two weeks) and US-based...

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May 8, 2026

Global report ranks Canada above the U.S. in university research

Canada has ranked higher than the United States in university research, in a new global report on higher education. Plan your journey for Canadian permanent residence Of the top five overall ranked countries in the MeasuresHE Country 100 report (2026...

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May 7, 2026

Change in citizenship law opens route to Canadian passports for 300,000 Connecticut residents

Close to 300,000 Connecticut residents became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens overnight when Canada updated its citizenship by descent law.  The changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act, which came into force on December 15, 2025, abolished the generational limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship...

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May 7, 2026

Live Webinar: In Demand in Canada (2026): Credentials & Language Skills Employers Are Looking For

Planning to launch your career or make a career change in Canada in 2026? Join us live on May 21 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and get practical guidance from experts in credential evaluation and language testing.  This exclusive webinar brings...

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May 7, 2026

Renting Your First Home in Canada: 5 Things Newcomers Should Know About Costs, Lease, Credit, and Scams

A new home may be one of the first priorities for you and your family after arriving in Canada. For many newcomers, renting is the first step. It may offer flexibility while you get to know your community.For some, a...

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May 7, 2026

Quebec re-opens flagship permanent residence pathway

Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette has announced that the province will reopen the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for a two-year period.Fréchette made the announcement on May 5 during her inaugural address to the National Assembly of Quebec, wherein she commented...

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May 7, 2026

Canada announces July launch for regulatory overhaul of immigration consultants

Canada has announced the date of July 15, 2026 for the implementation of a major overhaul for the regulatory framework governing the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).Under Canadian law, anyone who accepts payment in exchange for preparing an...

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May 6, 2026

New Brunswick limits immigration pathway to healthcare, education, and construction workers

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has announced that as of May 4, 2026, it is limiting the issuance of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the NB Experience pathway of its Skilled Worker Stream to candidates in one of...

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May 6, 2026

Manitoba to prioritize select work permit holders for provincial nomination

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced plans to run targeted draws for individuals who’ve obtained Manitoba-specific work permits under the temporary public policy facilitating work permits for Provincial Nominee Program candidates (TPP).All candidates who received a Manitoba Support...

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May 6, 2026

Express Entry pool continues to become more competitive, even as pool growth slows by 60%

Canada’s Express Entry pool added just 897 profiles between April 12 and April 26—less than half the growth seen in the previous reporting period (+2,193)—but competition at the top end continues to intensify.The 501–600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score range...

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