September 22, 2026 Edition
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Is It Too Late to Learn French for Express Entry?
French-language draws have dominated Express Entry in 2026. Immigration consultant Rebecca Major explains how to decide whether learning French is worth the time, money, and effort.
Your Immigration Update
Got an offer of employment number for an LMIA-exempt work permit? That doesn’t mean IRCC has approved your job offer.
IRCC reviews the offer when you submit your work permit application. Officers check whether the job is genuine, whether the employer can provide the promised pay and working conditions, and whether the position makes sense for the business.
Your offer must also meet the rules of your specific pathway, such as IEC Young Professionals, Francophone Mobility, Reciprocal Employment or an intra-company transfer.
Our guide breaks down what IRCC looks for under each pathway and what you and your employer should check before applying.
Immigration In The Media
Hundreds of migrants and supporters marched through Toronto on Sunday, calling for changes to Canada’s immigration system.
The group included migrant workers, international students and refugees. Organisers are calling for permanent resident status for all, renewed permits, an end to deportations and stronger protections for migrant workers.
Around 600 people attended, according to Toronto police. The demonstration was one of 11 actions held across Canada over the weekend, just before Parliament returned.
Money Matters: Know Ontario’s New Eviction Rules
Ontario has introduced new rental rules that give tenants less time to deal with unpaid rent.
As of September 21, landlords can give tenants an N4 notice with just seven days to pay overdue rent, down from 14 days. If the rent is not paid, the landlord can then apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to begin the eviction process.
Importantly, an N4 does not mean you will be evicted after seven days. Your landlord still needs an eviction order and cannot simply change the locks.
Other changes affect repeated late payments, landlord own-use evictions and tenant rights during major renovations.
If you rent in Ontario, make sure you understand the new rules and act quickly if you receive an N4.
Career Moves: Remote Roles Are Disappearing
Looking for a remote or hybrid job in Canada? You may have fewer options than you did last year.
An analysis from Robert Half Canada found 84% of jobs posted in the second quarter of 2026 were fully on-site. Just 13% were hybrid and 3% were fully remote.
If flexibility matters to you, don’t rely only on the job posting. Ask during the interview about work-from-home options, flexible hours or compressed work weeks.
With remote roles becoming more competitive, widening your search to hybrid or on-site jobs could also open up more opportunities.
Still hoping to work from home? Read our guide to what Canadian employers expect from remote workers in 2026 and how to make your job search more competitive.
Today's Tip: Prepaid or Contract Phone Plan?
Getting a Canadian phone plan is one of those jobs you’ll probably want to tackle soon after arriving.
You’ll generally choose between prepaid and monthly contract plans. Prepaid plans let you pay in advance and usually don’t require a credit check, which can make them easier for newcomers without Canadian credit history.
Contract plans may offer more options, including paying for a new phone over time, but you could need a Canadian credit check to qualify.
Before signing up, compare the cost, data allowance and any extra fees to find the option that works for you.
