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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 17, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada

Canada Updates Immigration Officer Powers Under New 2026 Rules

Canada has introduced a wide-ranging internal reorganisation of its immigration system, reshaping how authority is assigned to officers handling immigration, refugee, and humanitarian cases. The changes are formalised in...

January 8, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Canada Delivers a Landmark Express Entry Boost for CEC Candidates

Canada has opened 2026 with one of the most impactful immigration announcements in recent history. On January 7, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a major Canadian...

January 6, 2026
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, PNP

Canada Conducts First Express Entry Draw of 2026

Canada Conducts First Express Entry Draw of 2026, Targets Provincial Nominee Applicants Canada has opened its 2026 Express Entry calendar with a targeted immigration draw, signalling a strong start...

January 5, 2026
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada, Trending

Canada Redefined Its Immigration System in 2025: Top 10 Changes That Matter Most

The year 2025 marked a decisive turning point for Canada’s immigration framework. Instead of expanding access across the board, the federal government recalibrated the system to become more selective,...

January 5, 2026
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada, Trending

What Changed in Canada Immigration in 2026

What Changed in Canada Immigration in 2026? New Rules You Should Know As Canada steps into 2026, a series of regulatory updates have quietly but significantly altered how people...

December 23, 2025
CIC News Update
Analysis, Canada, Immigration

Canada Shuts Two Key Immigration Pathways

Canada Shuts Two Key Immigration Pathways: What Home Care Workers and Entrepreneurs Must Know for 2026 Canada has announced two major immigration policy changes that will significantly impact future...

December 18, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

Express Entry Sees Major Shift as CRS Falls to 399 in Latest IRCC Invitation Round

Canada’s Express Entry system delivered a notable development in mid-December, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a draw that significantly lowered the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement....

December 17, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry, Trending

IRCC Conducts New Express Entry Draw Targeting Canadian Experience Class Candidates

Canada’s Express Entry system has delivered another significant update with a new Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, offering improved chances for skilled workers already employed in the country. The...

December 12, 2025
CIC News Update
Canada, Express Entry

Canada Prioritises Healthcare Talent in Latest Express Entry Selection Round

Canada has conducted another targeted immigration draw this December, placing a renewed spotlight on applicants with experience in healthcare and social support roles. This focused approach aligns with 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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