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How Canadian Immigration Changed in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Express Entry Application
News & Updates
How Canadian Immigration Changed in 2025 — and What It Means for Your Express Entry Application

The 2025 introduction of category-based Express Entry draws splits the pool. Your occupation and language now determine which path to permanent residence…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon marine eTA takes effect June 5, 2026
News & Updates
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon marine eTA takes effect June 5, 2026

IRCC’s June 4 news release requires most visa‑exempt boat arrivals from Saint‑Pierre‑et‑Miquelon to hold an eTA, with exemptions for cruise passengers, French…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV
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Indonesia and Malaysia eTA eligibility: The new air-only split and who still needs a TRV

Effective May 26, 2026, some Indonesian and Malaysian passport holders can apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa when flying…

Sep 19, 2026 9 min read
Building the workforce needed to deliver more homes in Halifax
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Building the workforce needed to deliver more homes in Halifax

The Spring Economic Update 2026 pairs $7 billion in construction loans with an immigration lever to supply skilled trades workers to Halifax;…

Sep 19, 2026 10 min read
Minister Diab to Highlight Housing Investments from Spring Economic Update 2026
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Minister Diab to Highlight Housing Investments from Spring Economic Update 2026

Minister Lena Metlege Diab will hold a May 11 press conference in Dartmouth to outline housing supply, skilled workforce, and construction measures…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
On World Refugee Day, Canada Reflects on 75 Years of Refugee Protection — and the System Behind the Commitment
Inadmissibility & Legal Issues
On World Refugee Day, Canada Reflects on 75 Years of Refugee Protection — and the System Behind the Commitment

Minister Diab marks the 1951 Convention’s 75th anniversary with a pledge to balance humanitarian tradition and program integrity. Here’s how that balance…

Sep 19, 2026 4 min read
Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions
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Canada proposes new regulations to modernize the asylum process and support timely decisions

Proposed regulations published on June 19, 2026, would set binding intake timelines, introduce a single online application, and give eligible claimants earlier…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Minister Diab to Hold Media Availability on June 23, 2026
News & Updates
Minister Diab to Hold Media Availability on June 23, 2026

The press conference follows the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration; outcomes could affect provincial nomination programs and 2026 immigration priorities.

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
Federal-Provincial Ministers Agree to Cap Immigration at Under 1% of Population
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Federal-Provincial Ministers Agree to Cap Immigration at Under 1% of Population

The June 23 meeting tied immigration caps to population share, with permanent residents below 1% and temporary residents under 5% by 2027,…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Canada Announces New International Migration Capacity-Building Projects
News & Updates
Canada Announces New International Migration Capacity-Building Projects

IRCC announces $7.18 million for eight international migration projects across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Project timelines, locations, and focus areas.

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
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