New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirms a dramatic reduction in temporary resident arrivals in early 2026, with new student and worker permit issuances down 72% compared to the same period in 2024. The figures reflect the
On April 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. IRCC issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Round #410, with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off
On April 13, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held Express Entry Draw #409, targeting candidates who have already secured a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). IRCC issued 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), with a minimum CRS
On April 9, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) published updated processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Based on statistics aggregated from all Service Canada processing centres, the latest
On April 8, 2026, the Government of Ontario conducted a series of invitation draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing invitations to apply (ITAs) across the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (EJO FW), Employer Job Offer: International Student
On April 2, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first occupation-specific Express Entry draw of the year targeting candidates in skilled trades occupations. In round #408, IRCC issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under a category-based selection,
On April 1, 2026, Ontario conducted targeted immigration draws under three streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream (EJO IS), and the Employer
Difficult conversations are one of the most demanding parts of working in HR. Whether you are addressing a performance issue, delivering unwelcome news, raising a concern about workplace behaviour, or navigating a conflict between team members, these conversations require skill,
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) closed out the first quarter of 2026 with a new Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Draw at a Glance On March 31, 2026, IRCC held Draw #407, issuing 2,250 Invitations
Immigration practitioners across Canada should take note: two rounds of federal fee increases are coming in quick succession this spring, and clients may need to move fast to avoid paying more. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that
