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Get the latest Canada immigration news: targeted Express Entry draws, 2026–28 PR targets, BC PNP allocation, IRCC backlog trends, Citizenship Act changes, and Quebec family sponsorship delays.

Today’s Canada immigration news covers IRCC backlog figures, the 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan, Express Entry draw strategy, PNP targets, and key policy changes, including new enforcement legislation.

Latest Canada immigration update: IRCC backlog data, Express Entry and PNP draw trends, Alberta program changes and provincial policy highlights for 2026.

Canada immigration news today covers rising IRCC backlog and processing changes, provincial nominee allocation milestones for 2025, federal Express Entry draw activity, and court/legal context that may affect applicants — with clear takeaways and key dates.

Canada’s PR system in late‑December 2025 sees continued active Express Entry draws with large invitation totals, IRCC’s backlog exceeding one million applications, Ontario and BC PNP shifts, and enforcement and court‑related developments — plain‑language takeaways for PR hopefuls.

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.

Canada’s immigration system remains in focus as Express Entry rounds continue, IRCC backlog figures are updated, new pathways for doctors launch in 2026, and citizenship‑by‑descent rules take effect — here’s what PR applicants should know today.

Canada’s immigration system sees a flurry of December activity: record‑high Express Entry PNP invitations, ongoing backlog concerns, new pathways for doctors, and provincial nominee highlights shaping permanent‑residence prospects.

Canada’s PR pathways saw major December activity with large Canadian Experience Class draws, ongoing PNP invitations, tightening backlog figures, and new federal measures for healthcare professionals. Here’s the latest immigration news and what it means for applicants.

Canada closes another busy week of Express Entry activity, Nova Scotia revamps its nomination process, and IRCC signals priority sectors for 2026. Here’s the latest on draws, provincial shifts, and strategies for PR applicants.

Express Entry is closing the year with a burst of targeted draws—plus Ottawa just announced a brand-new “doctors” category for early 2026. Here are the numbers, the policy shifts, and what PR hopefuls should do next.

Canada’s 2026 student permit cap and exemptions for graduate programs take effect, new pathways for international doctors enter the spotlight, and IRCC processing times show notable shifts across key categories.

Canada just published its 2026 international student cap allocations—what it means for your study permit, PAL/TAL, and planning your next steps. Plus: a major Express Entry shift that matters to graduates already working in Canada.

Canada Immigration News — January 7, 2026 Snapshots: IRCC 2025's most significant PNP‑only Express Entry draw; Processing backlogs remain enormous; Regulatory & digital updates on the horizon; Provincial plans and targets evolve. IRCC wraps 2025 with the most significant PNP‑only Express Entry draw. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held one of the year’s biggest Express Entry rounds on December 8 , issuing 1,123 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)  under the Provi

In a major December shake‑up, IRCC issued 1,123 ITAs — the largest PNP‑focused Express Entry draw of 2025 — while launching a dedicated Express Entry category for doctors, with 5,000 PR slots reserved for practice‑ready physicians. Starting December 1, several immigration and work‑permit application fees also rose, affecting candidates under programs such as IEC. Meanwhile, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan confirms Canada will continue welcoming about 380,000 new permane

In a major December shake‑up, IRCC issued 1,123 ITAs — the biggest PNP‑focused Express Entry draw of 2025 — while launching a dedicated Express Entry category for doctors with 5,000 PR slots reserved for practice‑ready physicians. Starting December 1, several immigration and work‑permit application fees also rose, affecting candidates under programs such as IEC. Meanwhile, the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan confirms Canada will continue welcoming about 380,000 new permanen

Canada’s immigration agenda sharpens focus this week: IRCC plans a December 8 announcement unveiling new measures to help internationally educated health‑care professionals — potentially easing credential recognition and providing faster pathways to permanent residence. The 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan holds steady at 380,000 new permanent residents annually, with expanded provincial‑nominee spots boosting prospects for applicants tied to Canadian provinces. Meanwhile, a

IRCC preps new health‑workforce plan; 380,000 PRs/yr target confirmed; immigration fees rise; Ontario PNP overhauled; Skilled Trades stream suspended.

Canada’s immigration landscape is shifting. As of December 1, 2025, IRCC has raised fees for IEC work permits, status restoration, and inadmissibility applications. Meanwhile, Ontario’s provincial‑nominee program (OINP) is set to overhaul its employer-based streams in 2026. On a national scale, the new 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan keeps the permanent resident target at ≈ 380,000 per year — but adds a fresh emphasis on converting temporary workers already in Canada to per

Canada closed November with a major Express Entry French‑language draw (Nov 28): 6,000 ITAs at CRS 408. For 2026, IRCC set a national target of up to 408,000 study permits (about 155k new + 253k extensions) and published PAL/TAL allocation tables—with 309,670 application spaces capped for PAL/TAL‑required cohorts and master’s/PhD public‑DLI students PAL/TAL‑exempt from Jan 1, 2026. In Quebec, the PEQ program ended Nov 19, shifting candidates to the PSTQ via Arrima. Ontario su