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Canada immigration levels plan 2026 to 2028: what the new targets mean for applicants
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Canada immigration levels plan 2026 to 2028: what the new targets mean for applicants

IRCC is cutting temporary resident admissions, keeping permanent resident levels flat, and steering more space toward workers already in Canada.

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
Express Entry category selection in 2026: what doctors and researchers need to know
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Express Entry category selection in 2026: what doctors and researchers need to know

IRCC’s 2026 category system gives physicians and researchers a narrower route to an invitation, but the profile has to match the category…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada
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Bill C-12 is now law: what the new asylum and immigration rules mean for applicants in Canada

Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on March 26, 2026, and two asylum ineligibility rules already apply to claims filed on or after…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
April 2026 newcomer service update: economic class PRs now face a hard eligibility window
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April 2026 newcomer service update: economic class PRs now face a hard eligibility window

IRCC will cap federally funded newcomer services for economic class permanent residents outside Quebec at 6 years from PR date starting April…

Apr 3, 2026 3 min read
The 2026 ‘33k Pathway’: How temporary workers are transitioning to PR this month
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The 2026 ‘33k Pathway’: How temporary workers are transitioning to PR this month

IRCC’s 2026–2028 plan points to a one-time move for up to 33,000 temporary workers, but the details still matter more than the…

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
New 2026 Express Entry Category: What “Priority PR” for Researchers and Graduate Students Actually Means
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New 2026 Express Entry Category: What “Priority PR” for Researchers and Graduate Students Actually Means

IRCC’s 2026 researcher category is real, but study status alone does not unlock it. The invitation still turns on Canadian work experience…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
IRCC adds 2026 Express Entry category for physicians with Canadian experience
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IRCC adds 2026 Express Entry category for physicians with Canadian experience

IRCC has opened a new 2026 Express Entry category for physicians who have at least 12 months of Canadian work experience in…

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
Tech talent draws in March 2026 still run through IRCC’s STEM category
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Tech talent draws in March 2026 still run through IRCC’s STEM category

Cybersecurity workers remain eligible under IRCC’s STEM category, but the occupation code, work history, and Express Entry timing still decide who gets…

Apr 3, 2026 3 min read
Calgary vs. Edmonton 2026: Which Alberta city is the better landing spot?
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Calgary vs. Edmonton 2026: Which Alberta city is the better landing spot?

Calgary tends to reward speed, while Edmonton usually gives newcomers more room to settle. The better choice depends on housing, first-job prospects,…

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read
OSFI’s new 2026 mortgage rules: What first-time buyers need to know this spring
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OSFI’s new 2026 mortgage rules: What first-time buyers need to know this spring

Spring 2026 buyers are running into tighter mortgage checks, stricter HELOC limits, and more lender-by-lender friction than they expected.

Apr 3, 2026 4 min read