Canada Expands Low-Wage LMIA Freeze to 30 Regions, Including Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax
Canada has expanded its restrictions on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing, with 30 Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) now affected as of April 10, 2026. This marks an increase from 24 regions in the previous quarter, reflecting shifting labour market conditions across the country. Under this update, major urban centres such as Vancouver (6.5% […]
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Ontario Issues 1,828 Invitations in April 8 OINP Draws Across Multiple Streams
Ontario has issued 1,828 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in a series of draws held on April 8, 2026. The invitations were distributed across four targeted draws, focusing on healthcare and early childhood education, Francophone candidates, regional immigration (REDI pilot) and physicians. Candidates were selected under the Employer Job […]
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Canada to Widen Work Permit Access for Students and Recent Graduates
Canada has introduced a major update to its immigration framework affecting international students, marking a shift toward simpler and more flexible work authorization rules. Effective April 1, 2026, post-secondary students are no longer required to obtain a separate co-op work permit to participate in mandatory work placements such as internships, co-ops or practicums. The announcement […]
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Indian Nationals Now Getting Visitor Visas and Work Permits Faster
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has released its latest update on immigration application processing times, covering temporary residence, permanent residence and citizenship applications. The new update highlights improvements in several categories, particularly for visitor visa applicants from India. At the same time, some family sponsorship programs have experienced slight increases in processing times. Below is […]
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How Canada’s new free trade negotiations could impact workers from India, Thailand, the UAE and Mercosur
Foreign workers and businesspeople from several countries could soon find it easier to enter Canada on a temporary basis, as the federal government prepares for a new round of international trade negotiations. According to consultation documents released by the Government of Canada, upcoming trade discussions may include provisions to improve temporary entry for businesspersons from: […]
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LMIA Processing Resumes in Eight Regions in Q1 2026
Starting January 9, the federal government will resume processing low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in eight additional regions across Canada. Regions such as Vancouver, Winnipeg and Kingston will once again be eligible for low-wage LMIA processing. These regions were previously restricted due to higher unemployment levels but have now become eligible after their unemployment […]
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IEC Launches 2026 Season With Opening of Work Permit Pools
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has officially reopened its candidate pools, giving eligible foreign youth the opportunity to apply for Canadian work permits for the 2026 season. Through IEC, young citizens from 36 participating countries can live and work in Canada for up to two years. Eligible applicants must generally be between 18 and […]
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Start-up Visa Program Ends as Canada Plans New Entrepreneur Route to PR
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a major shift in its business immigration strategy as it prepares to introduce a new pilot program for immigrant entrepreneurs. In an update released on December 19, IRCC confirmed that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit linked to the Start-Up Visa (SUV) […]
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Alberta records second-highest draw of the year with 1,100+ invitations
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination last week through two separate draws. Candidates were invited based on their AAIP ranking scores, ties to the province and, in some cases, professional backgrounds in priority healthcare occupations. Draw results – November 10 to 14 The two draws targeted […]
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Immigration Rules in Canada Set for Major Shift for International Students and Temporary Workers
Canada is preparing to introduce a series of major immigration reforms that will directly affect both international students and temporary foreign workers. These changes stem from the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan and Budget 2025, both of which offer a clearer picture of how Canada plans to reshape its immigration system over the next few years. […]
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