NEWS & RESOURCES

Canada immigration news for February 16, 2026: IRCC issues one of its biggest CEC draws (8,000 ITAs) and a PNP‑specific draw this week, while the Immigration Levels Plan targets ~380,000 PRs annually, Quebec family‑sponsorship waits remain long, and citizenship‑by‑descent law changes take effect.

Canada’s immigration system shows strong year‑end Express Entry activity, a rising PR backlog, major provincial nominee program developments, and new citizenship law changes — here’s what permanent‑residency hopefuls should know.