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February 19, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Reshapes Express Entry with New Targeted Occupation Streams for 2026

In a major update to its economic immigration strategy, the Government of Canada has unveiled three new occupational priority categories under the Express Entry system. The announcement was made...

February 18, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Canada Invites 6,000 CEC Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new round of invitations under the Express Entry system, issuing 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Canadian...

Canada conducts a new Express Entry draw inviting 279 provincial nominees

February 17, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP, Trending

Canada Invites 279 Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has carried out a new round of invitations on 16th February, through the Express Entry system, focusing specifically on candidates nominated by Canadian...

Manitoba PNP Issues Invitations in February 12 Skilled Worker Draw

February 14, 2026
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP, Trending

Manitoba PNP Conducts Targeted Skilled Worker Draw on February 12, 2026

On February 12, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) carried out a new selection round under its Skilled Worker Stream, issuing 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)...

February 14, 2026
CIC News Update
Manitoba, PNP

Manitoba Updates Work Permit Rules for Skilled Workers

Manitoba has introduced significant updates to its Temporary Resident Retention Pilot (TRRP), expanding access to work permit extensions for foreign workers employed in 16 skilled trades occupations. The change...

New Brunswick Targets Skilled Workers, French Speakers

February 11, 2026
CIC News Update
New Brunswick, PNP

New Brunswick Issues 326 Immigration ITAs in February Draws

New Brunswick has announced the results of its early February 2026 provincial nomination rounds, highlighting a continued preference for candidates who are already connected to the province through employment,...

February 11, 2026
CIC News Update
Ontario, PNP

Ontario Secures Larger Immigration Share for 2026

Ontario will have more room to nominate economic immigrants in 2026 after the federal government confirmed a higher allocation under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The province has been...

Alberta Holds Targeted PNP Draw for Health Care Workers Under Express Entry-Aligned Pathway

February 9, 2026
CIC News Update
Alberta, PNP

Alberta Begins 2026 with Major Immigration Draws, Issues 1,169 ITAs

Alberta has opened its 2026 immigration calendar with a strong start, issuing more than 1,100 invitations to prospective immigrants through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The draws, conducted...

February 7, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Sets a New Express Entry Record with Massive French-Speaking Draw

Canada’s immigration system reached a new milestone in 2026 as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the largest category-based Express Entry draw ever recorded. The historic round focused...

February 6, 2026
CIC News Update
British Columbia, Canada, PNP

British Columbia Launches 2026 Immigration Draw With 400+ ITAs

British Columbia has officially begun its 2026 provincial immigration selection cycle, issuing a new round of invitations under its Skills Immigration pathway. The first draw of the year reflects...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
393	4,000	French-Language #405
All Express Entry Draw Results ➜

CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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