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February 3, 2026
CIC News Update
Ontario, PNP

Ontario Issues 1,825 Immigration Invitations in First 2026 OINP Draws

Ontario has officially launched its 2026 provincial immigration selections, issuing more than 1,800 invitations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province conducted multiple targeted draws on February...

Manitoba targets skilled workers with new invitations

February 2, 2026
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP, Trending

Manitoba Targets Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw

Manitoba has continued its carefully focused immigration strategy in late January, issuing a new round of invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) aimed squarely at skilled workers connected...

Canada Prioritizes Healthcare Sector in Latest Express Entry Round

January 31, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Opens Faster PR Pathways for Healthcare Careers with Shorter Education

Canada is reshaping its immigration priorities to fast-track healthcare professionals into permanent residence, placing new emphasis on roles that require shorter and more practical education pathways. As pressure continues...

January 30, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, PNP

How Canada’s Rural Immigration Pilot Is Reshaping Regional Workforce Growth

Canada’s approach to regional immigration entered a new phase in 2025 with the rollout of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). After completing its first year, the program has...

January 30, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Visitor Visa

Canada’s Latest IRCC Processing Update Reveals Uneven Progress Across Temporary Visas

Canada’s immigration department has released a new snapshot of application processing timelines, revealing a clear divide in how different temporary resident categories are being handled in early 2026. While...

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...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
789	279	PNP #395
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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