Ottawa Proposes Major Overhaul of Canada’s Asylum System Under Bill C-12 Canada is preparing for one of the biggest reforms to its asylum system in more than a decade via New Canada Asylum Rules And Changes. The federal government has published proposed regulations that would significantly change how refugee claims are submitted, processed, and decided…
Faster Processing for Work Permit and Visitor Visa Applicants, While Super Visa Wait Times Rise as IRCC Updates Temporary Residence Wait Times Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest temporary residence processing time update, showing encouraging improvements for many work permit and visitor visa applicants. The updated figures, published on June 17,…
IRCC Backlog Drops for Third Straight Month While Study Permit Arrivals Hit Historic Lows Canada Immigration Backlog Falls Again for the third consecutive month, according to the latest data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The department’s updated application inventory dashboard, reflecting data as of April 30, 2026, shows the total immigration backlog…
CRA Confirms Bigger Advanced Canada Workers Benefit Payments Starting July 10, 2026 Millions of low-income and moderate-income workers across Canada are set to receive larger federal benefit payments this summer as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rolls out increased (ACWB) Advanced Canada Workers Benefit Payments 2026. The first payment of the new ACWB cycle is…
Bill C-14 Introduces New Canada Crime Laws 2026 : Canada’s Biggest Bail and Sentencing Reform in Years Canada is set to implement sweeping criminal justice reforms under New Canada Crime Laws 2026 next month as the federal government’s Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) officially comes into force on July 15, 2026. The legislation…
IRCC Launches Fresh Review of Citizenship-by-Descent Approvals, Sending Surrender Requests to Some Newly Recognized Canadians Canada Reviewing Citizenship Certificates : Some newly recognized Canadian citizens are being asked to return their citizenship certificates after Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a review of certain citizenship-by-descent approvals. The move has surprised affected individuals, many of…
New High-Wage Occupation Factor Could Give Healthcare, STEM, Trades and Education Workers an Extra Edge in Express Entry Canada could soon introduce one of the most significant changes to the Express Entry system since category-based selection was launched in 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is considering a new High-Wage Occupation Factor that could…
Province Continues Targeted Recruitment Through NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program Newfoundland and Labrador has conducted its latest provincial immigration draw, inviting more foreign workers and skilled candidates to pursue permanent residence in Canada. On June 10, 2026, the province issued 108 invitations through its two major economic immigration pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee…
Manitoba Closes Career Employment Pathway Under MPNP, Shifting Focus to Work Experience and Labour Market Needs In a significant immigration policy change, Manitoba Closes Career Employment Pathway officially which is one of its permanent residence pathways for international graduates. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) announced on June 11, 2026, that it has retired the…
Millions of Canadians Set to Receive Larger Payments as New Benefit Year Begins Millions of Canadians could see larger government benefit payments starting in CRA Benefits Increasing in July 2026 as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada roll out annual benefit increases and recalculations. The new benefit year officially begins on July 1,…
