News. For Newcomers | July 22, 2026

Today’s French-language Express Entry draw issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a CRS score cut-off of 399. With this draw, Express Entry has now issued more than 100,000 ITAs in 2026.

With more than five months still remaining, 2026 in only 10,000 ITAs away from becoming the biggest year for Express Entry invitations yet.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on many Canadian goods. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19, and Canada and the U.S. are still negotiating.

If the tariffs go ahead, they could affect jobs in some industries and eventually influence Canada’s economy and immigration priorities. Read our full breakdown on what has been announced, which workers could be most affected, and what newcomers should watch in the coming weeks.

Canada welcomed fewer international students and temporary workers in May 2026 as the federal government continues reducing the number of temporary residents. While worker arrivals remain higher than earlier this year, both groups saw fewer new arrivals compared to April.

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Our analysis explains what these trends mean for international students, temporary workers, and those planning to immigrate to Canada.

Some descendants of Acadians who recently became Canadian citizens are now being told their citizenship may have been granted in error. IRCC is reviewing cases where applicants relied on historical baptism, birth, and family records held in archives in France and the United States to prove their ancestry.

Historians say many of these are original Acadian records that were taken overseas after the forced expulsion of Acadians by the British in the 1700s. They argue it is unfair to reject these documents when the loss and relocation of records were caused by historical events beyond applicants’ control. The case raises broader questions about how Canada verifies citizenship by descent and how historical records should be assessed.

Managing money in a new country can be challenging. Between settling costs, learning how credit works, and adjusting to life in Canada, it’s easy to develop habits that make reaching your financial goals more difficult.

Our guide looks at five common money habits that can hold newcomers back:

Whether you’re building your first budget or trying to get ahead financially, these tips can help you create a stronger foundation for the future.

Social media can be more than just entertainment, it can also help you find your next job. From building your professional network to researching employers, using the right platforms can give you an advantage in a competitive job market.

Our guide shares five practical ways to use social media during your job search, including making the most of LinkedIn, creating a video resume, building your network, researching company culture, and presenting yourself professionally online.

Vancouver is still Canada’s most expensive city for renters, but there’s some good news. Asking rents have fallen over the past year, giving renters a little more choice than they had during the peak of the housing shortage.

Our latest rent update breaks down what you can expect to pay for a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartment in July 2026. If you’re planning to move to Vancouver, it also explains why rents are falling and what that means for newcomers looking for a place to live.