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Canada’s latest immigration update: Express Entry issues 574 PNP ITAs and a record 8,000 CEC invitations, new federal policy changes take effect, stable permanent‑residence targets maintained, and clarified work‑experience rules for Hong Kong applicants.

Canada’s immigration news on February 25, 2026: Express Entry issues 574 ITAs with a high CRS cut‑off, federal policy changes take effect, and permanent‑residence targets stay steady under the 2026–2028 plan.

Canada’s immigration system moves into mid‑January 2026 with steady PR targets, selective provincial nominations, continued processing delays, and renewed court oversight of refusal decisions.

Canada’s permanent‑residency system begins 2026 with targeted Express Entry draws, tighter provincial nominee selection, renewed court scrutiny of refusals, and unchanged federal PR targets of roughly 380,000 newcomers per year.

Get the latest Canada immigration developments: Express Entry draws issue 8,000 CEC and 574 PNP invitations this week, new policy changes for students and entrepreneurs take effect, the Parents & Grandparents Program stays suspended, and courts spotlight immigration fairness.

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.

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.

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 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 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

IRCC launches a fast‑track Express Entry category for doctors (ITAs early 2026), runs 2025’s largest PNP draw (1,123 ITAs, CRS 729), sets 2026 study‑permit math (408k total; grad students PAL/TAL‑exempt), and Federal Court rule changes take effect Dec 21. Manitoba’s support‑letter deadline hits Dec 15.

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

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

Canada’s immigration system is recalibrating. IRCC’s 2026–2028 plan keeps permanent-resident admissions steady while lowering temporary-resident volumes to align with labour-market needs. International students face tougher proof-of-funds rules (effective Sept 1, 2025). In Quebec, the long-standing PEQ pathway closed on Nov 19, 2025, shifting candidates toward the PSTQ selection system via Arrima. Meanwhile, provinces remain active: British Columbia posted updated invitations

Canada released its 2026–28 Immigration Levels Plan on November 4, 2025, while bold changes continue in study‑permit approvals and provincial nominee streams. From high rejection rates to unscheduled PNP draws, here’s what applicants and advisors need to know—clear numbers, key dates and action points included.

IRCC held a PNP-linked Express Entry draw on October 27, issuing invitations at one of the year’s highest CRS cut-offs. We break down the numbers, why the threshold spiked, and what skilled workers, employers, and international graduates should do next to stay competitive.

Get the latest on Canadian immigration – new policy shifts at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provincial nominee updates and court rulings. What you need to know, with clear takeaways and dates.

Canada’s immigration system faces rising delays and stricter rules: processing times extend, PNP quotas are slashed, and new border legislation may limit asylum access. Applicants must brace for tougher financial thresholds and stay vigilant on IRCC notices.