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New Today, Don’t Miss These Updates
IRCC has expanded its Quebec skilled worker work permit measure, allowing eligible spouses and common-law partners in Canada to apply for open work permits while the main applicant waits for a CSQ.
Canada added 88,000 jobs in May 2026, bringing the unemployment rate down to 6.6% and signalling a possible stabilisation in the labour market after a slow start to the year.
The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate at 2.25% on June 10, even as new data suggests Canada has entered a technical recession.
Most Read This Week
British Columbia PNP has launched a new, time-limited immigration pathway for health support workers in rural and remote communities. Our guide explains who qualifies, eligible occupations, employer support requirements, and what successful applicants can expect next.
New This Week, In Case You Missed It
IRCC updated AIP rules for applicants whose job or employer changes during PR processing.
A criminal record can affect your ability to enter, stay in, or immigrate to Canada.
A new report calls for a federal Fair Licensing Act to fix foreign credential recognition.
Most Canadian universities fell in the 2026 CWUR global rankings.
A new IRCC survey shows Canadians’ views on immigration levels are more nuanced than headlines suggest.
Immigration court cases have quadrupled since 2020, raising questions about automation and refusals.
FIFA World Cup visitors are being warned about fake “FIFA visa” scams.
Plus, British Columbia issued 342 invitations, targeting care and construction workers. Alberta issued 49 invitations through the Express Entry Stream. Manitoba issued 104 invitations in its latest Skilled Worker draw.
Latest IRCC Updates
Canada introduced a new eTA requirement on June 5 for some visa-exempt travellers arriving by vessel directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Read more.
IRCC updated its instructions on June 4 after introducing a temporary public policy exempting some unaccompanied minors from certain refugee claim ineligibility rules. Read more.
