NEWS & RESOURCES

IRCC’s application inventory has topped the two-million mark, and processing times now vary sharply by stream. This update explains where delays are concentrated, which routes are moving faster, and how applicants can reduce risk by submitting complete files, selecting the smartest pathways, and making well-timed submissions.

Canada is tightening immigration controls: study permits are down 60 %, new medical‑exam guidelines are in force, and the next federal level's plan will set the tone for 2026‑28. Here’s what applicants need to know.