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IRCC issues dozens of formal policy notices a year — most practices find out after a file comes back. At Navisa we track the official sources continuously: IRPR sections, Ministerial Instructions, program updates, Express Entry rounds. This page is the public record. The weekly email is how consultants stay ahead of it.
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Most recent rounds on record from the IRCC invitation feed.
| Round | Date | CRS cutoff | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Military Recruits, 2026-Version 1 | July 23, 2026 | 368 | 4 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | July 20, 2026 | 744 | 511 |
| Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | July 10, 2026 | 392 | 500 |
| French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | July 9, 2026 | 420 | 5,000 |
| Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | June 25, 2026 | 475 | 4,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | June 24, 2026 | 223 | 271 |
Curated for substance — draw churn and procedural noise filtered out. Every entry links to the official source.
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.
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 (C-399).
Certain occupations, including administrative assistants (13110), food service supervisors (62020), and accounting technicians (12200), are ineligible for all BC PNP Skills Immigration streams.
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 nominees' as 'Closed.' It also introduces direct links to specialized streams including the H-1B visa holder work permit, Francophone Mobility, and Indigenous border mobility measures. Additionally, the 'Overnight camp counsellors' section has been flagged as 'Updated,' and general application location links (Inside/Outside Canada) have been moved deeper into the navigation.
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.
Introduced Dedicated Healthcare Pathway under Express Entry, reduced Rural Entrepreneur Stream minimum investment to $100K, removed Settlement Organization Endorsement Letter requirement for RRS communities, launched EMPP participation, and ended AAIP phone line.
Announcement of collaboration to address money laundering threats, which impacts national security and immigration admissibility.
A new Program Delivery Update dated July 22, 2026 was added at the top of the PDU list: “Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations – In-Canada permanent residence (PR) granting public policies where H&C requests were also made.” No other list entries visible in the provided text were removed or retitled. Consultants handling in-Canada H&C requests alongside PR-granting public policies should review the new instructions.
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. Crucially, designated organizations are now paused from submitting commitment certificates, removing the previous December 31, 2025 deadline. The program remains closed to new work permit applications, and the primary call-to-action has changed from starting an application to reviewing an existing one.
The Government of Canada introduced legislation to restore citizenship by descent for certain individuals born abroad beyond the first generation.
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 Protection Act regarding enduring relationships.
Official publication of enacted regulation SOR/2025-289.
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 (previously restricted by TEER or specific lists). Employer revenue requirements were also overhauled: while the $1,000,000 (GTA) and $500,000 (specified urban centers) thresholds remain, a new $250,000 threshold (over the last two years) now applies to employers in smaller/rural regions. Additionally, transportation employers can no longer qualify with a 'Satisfactory Unaudited' CVOR rating.
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 supplements the existing ban (effective May 27, 2026) on residents of the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda. Consultants must verify both residency and recent travel history for clients planning to visit Canada starting in mid-2026.
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 Canada. This expands existing measures that restricted travel for residents of the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda starting May 27, 2026.
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 travel to Canada. Additionally, as of July 20, 2026, those who visited the DRC within the preceding 21 days are barred from entry. These measures replace previous information regarding the FIFA World Cup 2026. Consultants should note these upcoming admissibility barriers for affected foreign nationals.
Extra edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, typically containing urgent notices or regulations.
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.
IRCC has updated form IMM 0017 (Letter of explanation – Open work permit for vulnerable workers), changing its modification date from 2025-12 to 2026-07. Practitioners should ensure they use the most current version of this form to avoid potential application rejections.
Alberta updated its processing information and draw results as of July 15, 2026. Key updates include significant advancement in 'currently assessing' dates for the Rural Renewal Stream (moved from March 2 to June 19) and Tourism and Hospitality Stream (moved from April 7 to June 22). Six new draws were added between July 3 and July 15, 2026, covering various pathways including the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which issued 833 invitations with a minimum score of 53 on July 15.
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