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Video Update This Week
Express Entry has had an exceptionally busy start to 2026. Dane is joined by Rebecca, our Operations Manager and in-house immigration consultant, to review the biggest Express Entry developments from the first half of the year.
Most Read This Week
IRCC has already issued more than 97,000 Express Entry invitations in 2026, putting the system on track for its busiest year ever. Our analysis looks at how many more invitations could be issued and what candidates should watch for during the rest of the year.
New This Week, In Case You Missed It
Nova Scotia has announced a one-time expansion of its immigration priorities to help more temporary workers with expiring work permits stay in the province permanently.
The next Canada Child Benefit payment arrives on July 20, with updated payment amounts based on your family’s 2025 income and higher maximum benefits.
IRCC has extended the pause on new Parents and Grandparents Program applications, with no timeline yet for when the program will reopen.
Toronto rents are still among the highest in Canada, but more available listings and lower asking rents are giving renters a little more choice this summer.
Canada’s telecom regulator is investigating extra phone activation and setup fees that could reduce the upfront cost of getting a new cellphone plan.
Vancouver has once again been named one of the world’s most liveable cities, but rising housing costs continue to make affordability a challenge.
New LMIA wage thresholds take effect on July 17, changing whether some jobs fall under the low-wage or high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
More Canadian cities are now eligible for low-wage LMIA processing after ESDC updated regional unemployment rates for the latest quarter.
Prince Edward Island issued 195 invitations through its Labour & Express Entry streams.
British Columbia issued a total of 569 invitations for the Innovate: High Economic Impact stream.
Alberta held six immigration draws in July, issuing more than 1,160 invitations across the Opportunity, healthcare, tech, rural, and law enforcement streams.
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Latest IRCC Updates'
IRCC updated its guidance to add the Philippines to the list of countries covered under the Visiting Forces Act exemption for certain temporary residents. Read more.
IRCC updated its work permit instructions to clarify the application process for temporary resident permits (TRPs) submitted alongside work permit applications. Read more.
IRCC updated its guidance for temporary resident visas under the Gaza special measures, adding details on port of entry procedures and the supports available to approved clients after arriving in Canada. Read more.
