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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.

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.

Canada Immigration Update — October 31, 2025 Snapshots: IRCC backlog surges past 958,000. Express Entry’s first trade draw issues 1,250 ITAs. Ontario issues thousands of PNP invites despite reduced quotas. Study permit funding rules rise. Legal bid for counsel rights underway. IRCC & Levels Plan: fewer newcomers, sharper focus on in‑Canada transitions.  The 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan set the  2025 permanent resident target at 395,000 , down from projections in prior ye

Canada’s week in immigration: Education and Trades Express Entry draws, Ontario invites 1,893 candidates, B.C. pivots to high‑impact nominations, IRCC backlog nears 1M, and a postal strike disrupts IRB mail. Practical client takeaways inside. (Sept. 27, 2025)

IRCC capped a busy week with category-based Express Entry rounds for Education (2,500 ITAs, CRS 462) and Skilled Trades (1,250 ITAs, CRS 505). Ontario and Alberta issued large provincial invitations, while IRCC clarified PGWP-eligible fields and resumed movement on the Parents & Grandparents Program. This briefing distills the key dates, numbers, and practical takeaways clients need to plan their next steps confidently.

IRCC ran Education and Trades draws, provinces issued invites, student proof‑of‑funds rose Sept 1, and refusal letters now include officer notes. Key dates inside.

Education & Trades drew returned with a lower CRS, PNP remained active, and study permit funds increased for files after September 1. Here’s what changed and how to prepare.

IRCC held new Express Entry draws with lower CRS cutoffs for Education and Trade, updated financial proof and language test rules, and revised settlement fund requirements for certain programs. Here’s what applicants need to know.