A bill proposing major changes to Canada's immigration system is set to advance to the next stage, with no amendments proposed.Should it become law in its current form, the bill will provide sweeping executive powers over Canada's immigration system to...
The five Ontario communities participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have released their priority sectors and occupations for 2026.Foreign nationals with a job offer that aligns with an Ontario community’s labour market needs can pursue permanent residence (PR)...
Obtaining a police certificate for the period you’ve resided in China for an Express Entry application can prove difficult, particularly for those no longer in the country.This is because China, in most cases, requires in-person applications and the lack of...
American country music star Charley Crockett was forced to cancel the Canadian portion of his tour after having been denied entry to Canada on account of his criminal record.According to a post on his Instagram account on February 23, 2026,...
Canada’s immigration department has clarified the rules around the issuance of special work permits to permanent residence applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).Foreign nationals who have submitted a complete application for permanent...
On February 18, Canada’s immigration department launched a new priority category under the Express Entry system, targeting foreign skilled military recruits to immigrate to the country.This measure signals the importance of these recruits to Canada, a view echoed in the...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published its first-ever AI strategy.The strategy sets out guiding principles and objectives, identifies opportunities, and provides a framework for categorizing AI use cases.Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points!According to...
A class of labour-market-impact-assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits is now being issued under revised rules.Work permits issued on the basis of reciprocal employment through the International Mobility Program are now subject to revised instructions to officers, under the new title "Reciprocal...
To qualify for an occupational category, Express Entry candidates now require at least 12 months’ work experience in an eligible occupation within the past three years.This work experience need not be continuous.See your eligibility for all Express Entry Streams and...
On February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island held its latest selection round under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), aligning with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule.As in earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province...
