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From November 3, 2026, Express Entry candidates with a job offer or Canadian work experience in a high-wage occupation can earn up to 100 extra CRS points, and job offers will no longer need an LMIA. Here is what is changing.
Immigration News
Express Entry: 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence
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IRCC’s October 16, 2026 Express Entry round invited 5,000 French-speaking candidates, with a minimum CRS score of 435, the highest French-language cut-off of 2026. Here is what it means for French speakers.
Immigration News
Express Entry: 3,500 Skilled Trades Workers Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence
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IRCC’s October 1, 2026 Express Entry round invited 3,500 candidates in the trades occupations category, with a minimum CRS score of 476. Here is what the draw means for skilled trades workers.
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IRCC’s processing times tool can now estimate how much longer you may wait for a work permit extension or PGWP, based on the date you applied. Here is what changed and what it means for workers and graduates in Canada.
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Canada paused new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program on July 15, 2026. Existing applications will continue to be processed, but IRCC will not accept new sponsor forms or issue invitations until further notice.
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Alberta issued 743 invitations through recent AAIP draws targeting workers in health care, manufacturing, agriculture, rural communities, and the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The results show Alberta’s continued focus on candidates who can support key labour-market needs across the province.
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Ontario has launched the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream under the OINP, creating three pathways for TEER 0–3 workers, TEER 4–5 workers, and eligible self-employed physicians. The update may create new permanent residence opportunities for workers and employers aligned with Ontario’s labour-market needs.
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IRCC issued 955 Invitations to Apply in a Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draw held on June 22, 2026. The draw highlights how a provincial nomination can significantly strengthen an Express Entry profile and improve a candidate’s path toward permanent residence.
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Prince Edward Island issued 182 invitations through its Labour Impact and Express Entry pathways in its largest provincial immigration draw of 2026 so far. The draw highlights PEI’s continued focus on skilled workers, international graduates, and candidates connected to priority labour-market sectors.
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New Brunswick has released new immigration invitation results, showing continued demand for skilled workers, graduates, Francophone candidates, and employer-supported applicants.
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