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February 18, 2026

Canada will prioritize three new occupational categories for permanent residence through Express Entry

The Canadian federal government will be prioritizing three new occupational categories for permanent residence through the Express Entry system: researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience, transport occupations, and military personnel.See your eligibility for all Express Entry categories and...

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February 18, 2026

Invitations to apply outpace growth in top-scoring Express Entry profiles, latest data shows

Canada’s Express Entry pool, from which candidates are selected for permanent residence, may have nearly 50% fewer top-scoring profiles under the government's Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) than it did two weeks ago.We can draw this conclusion if we consider the...

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February 17, 2026

IRCC’s February processing times: Family sponsorship wait times drop, study and work permit applications spike

Canada’s immigration department has released its latest processing times update for various application types, including permanent residence, temporary residence, and citizenship applications.Many temporary resident applications have seen increases in processing times, based on the type of application and/or the location...

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February 17, 2026

Canadians can now travel to China visa-free

As of February 17, 2026, Canadian passport holders will now be able to travel to China without requiring a visa, for stays of up to 30 days.This policy will remain effective until at least December 31, 2026.Per an announcement made...

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February 17, 2026

Canadian Experience Class candidates invited at lowest CRS cut-off score since 2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, in a surprise statutory holiday draw.The immigration department issued 6,000 ITAs in a draw for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.To be considered...

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February 17, 2026

Futureproof Your Marketing Career with the Chartered Marketer Designation

Moving forward in your marketing career requires strategic decisions about professional development. The Chartered Marketer (CM) designation is the only professional marketing designation in Canada—and it's becoming a key differentiator in our competitive job market. Understanding how this program can...

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February 17, 2026

Holding dual citizenship with Canada – what you need to know

With the world entering a new order characterized by increased geopolitical instability over that seen in recent decades, people around the world have been pursuing dual citizenship, both for increased direct benefits and as a way of hedging their bets.As...

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February 16, 2026

Provincial nominees invited in surprise Express Entry draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system.The immigration department issued 279 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to...

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February 16, 2026

Canada is limiting the number of online passport renewals—here is how to get yours through

If you’re applying to renew your passport online, you’ll be subject to a daily cap on applications.You’ll be able to create an online account any time you like, but if the cap has been hit, you won’t be allowed to...

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February 15, 2026

How does IRCC determine cut-off scores for Express Entry draws?

When conducting draws through Express Entry, the federal government does not make a decision about the cut-off score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) at which to invite candidates to apply for permanent residence.What takes place is, in fact, the...

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