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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 9 October 2026.
Most recent
2026
Expressions of interest in the Ontario Workforce Priority stream now receive 10 points under the Canadian work experience earnings history factor where a Canada Revenue Agency notice of assessment verifies earnings of $80,000 or more in a single year within the past 5 years. The change was made on 5 October 2026 and applied automatically to all expressions of interest already in the pool.
2026
The program delivery instructions on consecutive or concurrent humanitarian and compassionate applications or requests, and the table of contents page, were adjusted with minor updates.
2026
How asylum claims are submitted in the IRCC Portal changes on 3 November 2026, with separate guidance for claimants who have an unfinished claim and for those who submit before that date.
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.
Included with the 2026 Annual Membership: every update since 1 September 2026, organised by month.
