Blog - CIC News Update

January 27, 2026
CIC News Update
British Columbia, PNP

British Columbia Adjusts Immigration Costs for Skilled Foreign Workers

British Columbia has introduced updated pricing for candidates applying through its provincial worker immigration pathways, marking a shift in the cost of securing a provincial nomination in 2026. The...

January 27, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada

Canadian Government Expands Benefit Program, Offering Hundreds of Dollars to Eligible Newcomers

The Canadian federal government has announced a significant expansion of financial assistance aimed at helping low- and modest-income residents cope with the rising cost of everyday necessities. Under the...

January 27, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Work

Canada Set to Revamp LMIA-Exempt Work Permits in 2026: Key Policy Shifts Ahead

Canada’s temporary foreign worker framework is preparing for a year of significant transition. In 2026, multiple updates affecting LMIA-exempt work permits are expected to reshape how foreign workers, international...

January 23, 2026
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP, Trending

Alberta Reveals Immigration Focus for 2026 as Provincial Nominations Increase

Alberta has outlined how it plans to use its provincial immigration nominations in 2026, providing early insight into which workers, sectors, and communities will be prioritised for permanent residence....

January 22, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Issues 6,000 PR Invitations in New CEC Express Entry Draw

Canada’s Express Entry system is showing clear signs of easing pressure for skilled workers already living and working in the country. A fresh Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw conducted...

January 21, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Holds Targeted Express Entry Draw for Provincial Nominees

Latest Selection Signals Strong Focus on Region-Driven Immigration Canada has continued shaping its 2026 immigration intake by issuing a fresh round of invitations through the Express Entry system, once...

January 20, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, PNP

Canada Increases PR Intake for French-Speaking Immigrants by 5,000 Spaces in 2026

Canada’s federal government has taken another decisive step toward reshaping its immigration landscape by introducing 5,000 additional permanent residence opportunities for French-speaking newcomers, reinforcing its commitment to linguistic diversity...

January 20, 2026
CIC News Update
PNP, Prince Edward Island

PEI Begins 2026 With Graduate-Focused PNP Draw

Prince Edward Island has begun its 2026 provincial immigration intake with a clear message: candidates who study, work, and integrate into the local economy will be at the front...

Manitoba Opens 2026 with Targeted Skilled Worker Invitations

January 19, 2026
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Opens 2026 Immigration Intake with Selective Skilled Worker Invitations

Manitoba has begun its 2026 provincial immigration intake by issuing a limited number of invitations to skilled workers who already have established links to the province through targeted recruitment...

January 19, 2026
CIC News Update
New Brunswick, PNP

New Brunswick Issues First PNP Invitations of 2026

New Brunswick has officially opened its 2026 immigration calendar by conducting its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) selection rounds of the year. Between January 13 and January 15, the...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
509	6,000	CEC #392
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CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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