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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Updates | Alberta.ca
IRCC provided AAIP an additional 200 nominations for 2026, raising the total provincial allocation to 6,603. Stream-level allocation details are on the processing page.
Read the changeUpdates - Canada.ca
A new Program Delivery Update was added to the top of the list titled "Reciprocal employment general guidelines [R205(b) – C20] – Canadian interests – International Mobility Program" published August 13, 2026 (new URL…
Read the changeNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program - gnb.ca
The AFTER version substantially expands the NBPNP overview page from a simple index of streams into a full program guide. New content covers the expression of interest process (non-guaranteed, single-stream choice, va…
Read the changeFind IRCC application forms and instructions - Canada.ca
Three citizenship document checklist forms (CIT 0007, CIT 0008, CIT 0560) had their "Date modified" version stamps updated. CIT 0007 moved from 2024-03 to 2026-06, and both CIT 0008 and CIT 0560 moved from 2024-08 to …
Read the changeYou Belong in Nova Scotia | Live in NS
The homepage news feed was updated. A new news item dated August 6, 2026 announces that Nova Scotia will introduce application fees for the NSNP effective September 1, 2026. The prior second news item on the page (Nom…
Read the change · 2 citationsBC PNP Graduate Streams Program Guide
The BC PNP is replacing its current International Graduate and International Post-Graduate streams with three new streams (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate) launching in the second week of January 2025. Final Internati…
Read the changeNova Scotia Nominee Program | Live in NS
Nova Scotia added an August 6, 2026 update announcing that application fees for the NSNP will be charged effective September 1, 2026. Substantial new "How it works" procedural content was added describing the EOI subm…
Read the change · 4 citationsManitoba Immigration | Make Manitoba Your New Home
A temporary public policy announced by Manitoba, presumably providing a pathway/bridge for workforce transition in the province.
Read the changeWelcomeBC - Immigrate to BC - WelcomeBC
The page was updated from a pool snapshot dated July 7, 2026 to one dated August 4, 2026. The Skills Immigration registration pool total dropped from 8,683 to 8,306 registrations. Distribution shifted lower, most nota…
Read the changeCanada Gazette, Part I: Volume 160 - Canada.ca
Regular edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, featuring public notices, official appointments, and proposed federal regulations.
Read the changeAlberta Advantage Immigration Program – Processing information | Alberta.ca
Alberta updated its processing inventory and "currently assessing" dates as of July 30, 2026. Total nominations issued rose from 3,520 to 3,892. Significant processing date advances include the Alberta Opportunity Str…
Read the change · 4 citationsC-274 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
Bill C-274 was introduced in the House of Commons and received its first reading on April 20, 2026; it is currently at the first reading stage and linked to previous citizenship-related legislation.
Read the changeC-212 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
Bill C-212 was introduced and received its first reading in the House of Commons on June 18, 2025. It is currently outside the Order of Precedence and is noted for its similarity to a previous immigration-related bill…
Read the changeWelcomeBC - Immigrate to BC - WelcomeBC
Certain occupations, including administrative assistants (13110), food service supervisors (62020), and accounting technicians (12200), are ineligible for all BC PNP Skills Immigration streams.
Read the changeGet a work permit - Canada.ca
The work permit landing page has been reorganized into a program-specific directory. This update explicitly marks the 'Open work permit for Hong Kong recent graduates' and 'Open work permit for prospective provincial …
Read the changeC-220 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
Bill C-220 proposed amendments to the Criminal Code regarding immigration status in sentencing, but it was defeated at second reading in the House of Commons.
Read the changeC-12 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
Announcement of collaboration to address money laundering threats, which impacts national security and immigration admissibility.
Read the changeStart-up Visa Program - Canada.ca
The Start-up Visa (SUV) Program has been officially paused. While entrepreneurs with valid 2025 commitment certificates may still apply for permanent residence until June 30, 2026, the program is otherwise closed. Cru…
Read the change · 6 citationsC-3 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
The Government of Canada introduced legislation to restore citizenship by descent for certain individuals born abroad beyond the first generation.
Read the changeC-213 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada
Bill C-213 (45-1) was introduced and received its first reading in the House of Commons. It is a Private Member's Bill similar to a previous bill (C-294, 42-1) which sought to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protect…
Read the changeCanada Gazette, Part II: Volume 160 - Canada.ca
Official publication of enacted regulation SOR/2025-289.
Read the changeOntario Immigrant Nominee Program employer job offer streams: employer guide | ontario.ca
The OINP has consolidated the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams into the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream. Eligibility has been expanded to include all NOC occupations (previousl…
Read the change · 7 citationsHow to apply for a visitor visa - Canada.ca
Effective July 20, 2026, a new travel restriction prohibits foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days from traveling to Canada due to Ebola concerns. This measure …
Read the change · 1 citationSuper visa for parents and grandparents: How to apply - Canada.ca
New travel restrictions related to Ebola have been introduced. Effective July 20, 2026, foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days are prohibited from traveling to …
Read the change · 4 citationsVisit Canada - Canada.ca
IRCC has introduced future travel restrictions for individuals linked to areas with Ebola. Effective May 27, 2026, foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda cannot trave…
Read the changeCanada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 160, Number 25: Rules Amending the Refugee Protection Division Rules
Claimants must provide personal documents they intend to rely on at a hearing no later than 30 days after their claim is referred to the RPD, moving the deadline much earlier than the current 10-day rule.
Read the changeFAQs - Skilled Workers | Manitoba Immigration
This update establishes core eligibility exclusions for the MPNP Skilled Worker streams, including bans on applications from refugee claimants, live-in caregivers in Canada, and those with active applications in other…
Read the change · 5 citationsWelcomeBC - Immigrate to BC - WelcomeBC
WelcomeBC's BC PNP overview page was substantially restructured as of June 17, 2026 to introduce a formal three-pillar priority framework (Care, Build, Innovate) with full sector-specific NOC occupation lists and ITA …
Read the changeFind out if you need a work permit - Canada.ca
The entire Formula 1 Grand Prix worker exemption section has been removed from the page. Previously, the page explicitly stated that F1 staff attending the May 2026 Grand Prix event do not need a work permit if they h…
Read the change · 2 citationsWelcomeBC - Immigrate to BC - WelcomeBC
The BEFORE version contained only navigation/page-chrome markup; the AFTER version is the full substantive page content for BC PNP Skills Immigration workers. Key policy details now visible include: CLB 4 minimum lang…
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