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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...

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...

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 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...

Minimum CRS Points	Number Of Invitations	Draw
393	4,000	French-Language #405
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CRS	Province	Invitations
600	Manitoba	862
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