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March 14, 2026

Manitoba PNP invites more skilled workers in fifth provincial draw of the year

On March 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest immigration draw, inviting candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream.Candidates were invited if they indicated being directly invited by the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative.Assess...

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March 13, 2026

Canada expands access to work permits in rural areas

Rural employers will be able to hire additional temporary foreign workers under new measures announced by the Canadian federal government.According to an announcement made on March 13, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is introducing temporary measures for employers using...

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March 13, 2026

Some workers in Quebec are now eligible for a 12-month work permit extension

The Government of Canada has announced a new temporary measure aimed at helping foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their application for permanent residence (PR) is being processed.Under the new measure, certain foreign workers in Quebec will be...

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March 13, 2026

These are the types of senior managers who might have received ITAs in Canada’s new Express Entry category

On March 5, Canada held its first Express Entry draw under the senior managers with Canadian work experience category, issuing 250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 429.This article will provide fictional examples...

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March 13, 2026

Why over 25% of spousal sponsorship applications don’t get processed

Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that approximately 27% of applications of inland sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January to October) were refused due to incompleteness.Of the 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications (within Canada)...

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March 12, 2026

Greatest immigration reforms in decades pass key milestone toward law

The Senate has passed a bill containing the greatest reforms Canada's immigration system has seen in decades, including the ability for the Governor in Council to vary, cancel, or suspend immigration documents, including work permits, study permits, and permanent resident...

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March 12, 2026

A Newcomer’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)

Understanding the RESP: A Helpful Savings Tool for Your Child’s Future EducationPlanning for a child’s post-secondary education may feel like a big step—especially when you’re new to Canada and learning the financial system. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers...

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March 12, 2026

A Newcomer’s Guide to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)

Understanding the RESP: A Helpful Savings Tool for Your Child’s Future EducationPlanning for a child’s post-secondary education may feel like a big step—especially when you’re new to Canada and learning the financial system. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers...

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March 12, 2026

Canada clarifies citizenship test rules

Most applicants for Canadian citizenship will have to complete a self-administered online citizenship test (with up to three attempts permitted), as new instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate this format is now the default.This information is part...

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March 12, 2026

Canada offers a path for international students following UK study ban

The UK government will soon be ceasing the issuance of study visas to nationals of four countries: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.This marks a first-of-its-kind implementation, following rocketing levels of asylum claims made by students of these nationalities between 2021...

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