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Canada Launches New TR to PR Pathway

Canada has introduced a new pathway that will allow 33,000 temporary foreign workers to transition to permanent residence. The initiative is part of a one-time measure aimed at supporting workers employed in sectors experiencing labour shortages across the country. In a recent interview reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026, Immigration Minister Lena […]

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Six Alberta Immigration Draws Issue Hundreds of Invitations

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, issuing a total of 441 invitations across multiple streams. The invitations were distributed through Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream and several targeted Alberta Express Entry pathways, including priority sector selections. Breakdown of AAIP Draws (February 6–19, 2026) The […]

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Alberta Starts 2026 Strong, Issues 1,100+ Invitations in Four Immigration Draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released details of its latest provincial nominee selections held between January 26 and February 2, 2026. During this period, Alberta conducted four immigration draws, issuing a total of 1,169 invitations to eligible candidates across multiple immigration streams. The invitations were issued through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, the Alberta […]

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Canada Expands PR Intake by 5,000 Spots for French-Speaking Immigrants

Canada has announced an additional 5,000 permanent residence (PR) admission spaces to help provinces and territories welcome more French-speaking immigrants. The announcement was made during a press conference on January 19 by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab in Moncton, New Brunswick. The extra PR spaces will be taken from federal selection allocations and added to […]

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Canada Remains One of the World’s Top 10 Most Powerful Passports in 2026

Henley & Partners has published the January 2026 edition of its global passport rankings, with the Canadian passport once again securing a place among the world’s top 10 most powerful passports. In the latest Henley Passport Index, Canada ranks eighth out of nearly 200 passports, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 181 destinations […]

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Affordable Ways to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents to Canada Without PGP

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2026. According to IRCC’s official website, the program will remain closed to new intakes throughout the year. As a result, Canadian citizens and permanent residents currently do not have access to a […]

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Despite US Travel Restrictions, Nigerians Still Have Study, Work and Immigration Options in Canada

Recent travel and visa restrictions introduced by the United States have created uncertainty for Nigerian nationals, but Canada continues to offer stable and accessible pathways for Nigerians seeking to study, work, or immigrate permanently. Starting January 1, 2026, the United States will suspend the issuance of immigrant visas to Nigerian citizens, along with several non-immigrant […]

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Bill C-3 Takes Effect, Creating a Clear Pathway to Canadian Citizenship

Thousands of individuals previously affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent are now eligible for Canadian citizenship after Bill C-3 officially came into force on December 15, 2025. The legislation, formally titled An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, removes long-standing restrictions that prevented many people with Canadian parentage from being recognized […]

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Immigration Fees in Canada to Increase Soon

Canada has introduced higher fees for several immigration applications, with the new rates officially taking effect on December 1, 2025. This update impacts two main areas: Applicants who submitted and paid online before December 1 will not be affected. However, those who submitted paper applications may still be asked to pay the difference once their […]

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New Permanent Residence Pathways Set to Launch in Canada in 2026

Canada is preparing to welcome more permanent residents in 2026 through a series of new and updated immigration pathways. As outlined in federal planning documents and recent announcements Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is shifting focus toward individuals already living and working in the country, aiming to make their transition to permanent residence (PR) […]

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