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Immigration policy changes, as published. One line per change, dated to the day the government published it, with a link to the official source. Every line restates what the source says. Nothing here is commentary or advice.
Tracks changes published by IRCC, the Canada Border Services Agency and the provincial nominee programs. Draw results are not included.
Last checked 5 October 2026.
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2026
Starting 1 April 2027, applicants must schedule their NEXUS enrolment interview within two years of getting conditional approval, returning to the deadline that had been temporarily extended to five years. Applicants conditionally approved before that date must schedule within five years of approval or by 1 April 2029, whichever comes first.
2026
The instructions for fees for several permanent residence programs were updated for accuracy and clarity, including the fee schedule and the right of permanent residence fee under R303.
2026
Nationals of Israel and Palestine are exempt from the 12-month bar on applying for a pre-removal risk assessment where their Immigration and Refugee Board, Federal Court or previous assessment decision was made between 30 September 2025 and 29 September 2026 inclusive.
2026
Temporary measures preventing people whose last country of residence at the time of application was the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan from travelling to Canada were extended for 60 days, to 27 November 2026.
2026
Guidance for Quebec Selection Certificate holders in Quebec applying for work permits under R205(a) was updated to add references to the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés and to the reopening of the Quebec experience program, and to add detail for officers conducting reviews.
Included with the 2026 Annual Membership: every update since 1 September 2026, organised by month.
