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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3 | September 4, 2026 | 475 | 3,500 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 | September 3, 2026 | 198 | 229 |
| French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2 | August 19, 2026 | 382 | 5,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | August 17, 2026 | 760 | 442 |
| Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2 | August 7, 2026 | 470 | 300 |
| Canadian Experience Class | August 5, 2026 | 516 | 3,000 |
Curated for substance — draw churn and procedural noise filtered out. Every entry links to the official source.
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.
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 /2026-reciprocal-employment-c20.html). This appears to be a new/updated entry for the same topic as the July 29, 2026 entry with the same title but different URL path (2026-reciprocal-employment-canadian-interests-imp.html). No underlying policy text was provided for either update, so the substantive content cannot be assessed.
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, validity of 365 days), scheduled invitation draws for the Skilled Worker, Express Entry, and Strategic Initiative streams, the nomination application completeness check and assessment (several months), post-nomination responsibilities including applications to IRCC through Express Entry or non-Express Entry, work permit options (bridging open and closed with employer support/offer number), and the AIP/NBPNP single-active-application exclusivity rule. The prior 'Important' block about withdrawal was reworded but retains the same restriction.
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 2026-06. This indicates updated versions of these document checklists for adult (subsection 5(1)), minor (paragraph 5(2)), and minor (subsection 5(1)) citizenship applications were published. Consultants should verify the latest checklist is used for citizenship applicants.
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 (Nominee Program Priorities in Nova Scotia, April 27, 2026) was removed, and the prior 2026 Selection Priorities update (July 14, 2026) remains. This signals a new fee structure affecting NSNP applications.
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 International Graduate ITAs (including Express Entry) will be issued in November 2024, and International Post-Graduate applications close January 7, 2025 (9 a.m.). No grandfathering will occur. New streams require NOC TEER 1/2/3 job offers (TEER 0 excluded), planned minimum CLB 8 language, Bachelor's indeterminate job offers (or 1-year for priority tech), Master's 1-year full-time jobs. Language minimums are also increasing for Skilled Worker and ELSS streams. Consultants should note the December/January transition deadlines and that degree completion documentation is required at application time.
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 submission, draw, selection, and assessment process. Selected candidates now have only 7 calendar days to upload updated documents and pay the application fee (failure closes the EOI), and fees are non-refundable even if refused. No quantified fee amounts are provided in this page.
A temporary public policy announced by Manitoba, presumably providing a pathway/bridge for workforce transition in the province.
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 notably in the 130-139 band (440 to 241) and 100-109 (1,728 to 1,651), while lower bands (70-79, 60-69, 0-59) grew slightly. No draw cutoffs or ITA selection criteria changed between the two versions; the historical draws tables are identical.
Regular edition of the Canada Gazette, Part I, featuring public notices, official appointments, and proposed federal regulations.
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 Stream (to May 8) and Accelerated Tech Pathway (to May 18). Two new Express Entry priority sector draws were recorded: July 21 for Construction (score 65) and July 16 for Agriculture (score 56). The total EOI pool increased to 36,948 candidates.
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.
Announcement of collaboration to address money laundering threats, which impacts national security and immigration admissibility.
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.
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