The latest news from Moving2Canada, in case you missed it, plus can't-miss resources with timeless information and tips.
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Our Video Update This Week
In our latest video, we break down what a competitive Express Entry profile really looks like in 2026.
If you’re in the pool (or thinking about entering), this is the kind of insight you don’t want to miss.
Most Read News This Week
IRCC promised an “in-Canada focus” for 2025, but the newly released data tells a more nuanced story.
This article breaks down what actually happened, looking beyond CEC draws to see how temporary residents really transitioned to permanent residence last year.
News This Week, In Case You Missed It
Canada has launched a new Express Entry category for senior managers with Canadian work experience.
Worried you can’t get an employment reference letter for Express Entry? Here’s what happens next, and how to prove your work experience.
New data shows fewer newcomers are settling in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal, as more choose smaller and mid-sized cities across Canada.
December 2025 immigration data shows lower student and work permit arrivals, as Canada works to reduce temporary resident levels.
IRCC has raised the minimum work experience requirement for most category-based Express Entry occupations from six months to 12 months.
Background checks are a common part of the hiring process in Canada, here’s what employers verify and how to prepare with confidence.
We also saw a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws from Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Alberta.
Latest IRCC Updates’
IRCC updated its instructions on February 25, 2026, for rail grinder operators, rail welders, and other specialized track maintenance workers under the International Mobility Program. Read more.
IRCC updated its program delivery instructions on February 24, 2026, to launch new work permit options under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). Read more.
IRCC reorganized and clarified its guidance on the “Significant Benefit to Canada” work permit category (C10) on February 24, 2026, offering more detailed direction on how officers assess social, cultural, and economic benefit. Read more.
