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IRCC policy changes

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Navisa tracks the official Canadian immigration sources continuously — IRPR sections, Ministerial Instructions, program updates. Open any change below for its status, effective date and the verbatim source excerpts. For the recent Express Entry rounds and the weekly email, see the policy tracker.

MaterialIn force · anticipated August 10, 2026detected Aug 19, 2026

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.

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MinorAnnounced · effective August 13, 2026detected Aug 13, 2026

Updates - 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…

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MaterialIn forcedetected Aug 11, 2026

New 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…

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MinorIn forcedetected Aug 10, 2026

Find 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 …

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MaterialAnnounced · effective September 1, 2026detected Aug 7, 2026

You 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…

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CriticalIn forcedetected Aug 7, 2026

BC 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…

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MaterialIn force · effective September 1, 2026detected Aug 7, 2026

Nova 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…

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MaterialIn force · anticipated August 5, 2026detected Aug 6, 2026

Manitoba Immigration | Make Manitoba Your New Home

A temporary public policy announced by Manitoba, presumably providing a pathway/bridge for workforce transition in the province.

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MinorIn forcedetected Aug 6, 2026

WelcomeBC - 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…

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MaterialProposed · anticipated August 1, 2026detected Aug 3, 2026

Canada Gazette, Part I: Volume 160 - Canada.ca

Regular edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, featuring public notices, official appointments, and proposed federal regulations.

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MaterialIn force · effective July 30, 2026detected Aug 1, 2026

Alberta 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…

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MaterialIn force · anticipated Monday, April 20, 2026detected Jul 25, 2026

C-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.

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MaterialIn force · anticipated Wednesday, June 18, 2025detected Jul 25, 2026

C-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…

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MaterialIn force · anticipated May 28, 2026detected Jul 25, 2026

WelcomeBC - 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.

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CriticalIn forcedetected Jul 24, 2026

Get 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 …

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MaterialIn force · anticipated Wednesday, March 25, 2026detected Jul 24, 2026

C-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.

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MaterialIn force · anticipated February 27, 2025detected Jul 23, 2026

C-12 (45-1) - LEGISinfo - Parliament of Canada

Announcement of collaboration to address money laundering threats, which impacts national security and immigration admissibility.

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CriticalIn force · effective January 1, 2026detected Jul 22, 2026

Start-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…

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MaterialIn force · anticipated 2025-06-05detected Jul 21, 2026

C-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.

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MaterialIn force · anticipated Wednesday, June 18, 2025detected Jul 21, 2026

C-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…

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MaterialIn force · anticipated January 14, 2026detected Jul 21, 2026

Canada Gazette, Part II: Volume 160 - Canada.ca

Official publication of enacted regulation SOR/2025-289.

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CriticalIn forcedetected Jul 21, 2026

Ontario 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…

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CriticalIn force · effective July 20, 2026detected Jul 20, 2026

How 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 …

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CriticalIn force · effective July 20, 2026detected Jul 20, 2026

Super 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 …

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CriticalAnnounced · effective May 27, 2026detected Jul 19, 2026

Visit 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…

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MaterialProposed · anticipated June 20, 2026detected Jul 18, 2026

Canada 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.

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CriticalIn forcedetected Jul 17, 2026

FAQs - 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…

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CriticalIn force · effective June 17, 2026detected Jul 14, 2026

WelcomeBC - 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 …

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CriticalIn forcedetected Jul 14, 2026

Find 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…

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CriticalIn force · effective June 10, 2026detected Jul 14, 2026

WelcomeBC - 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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