Alberta Invites Workers in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Agriculture for Provincial Nomination (June 2026)
Alberta has continued its targeted immigration strategy by issuing new invitations to skilled workers in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and the Alberta Opportunity Stream through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The latest selection rounds, held between June 5 and June 15, 2026, reflect the province’s focus on addressing labour shortages in sectors critical to Alberta’s economy.
Canada Issues First-Ever Express Entry Invitations to Physicians for Permanent Residence
Canada has held its first-ever Express Entry draw dedicated exclusively to physicians, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to address healthcare worker shortages. Through this new category-based selection, 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible doctors already working in Canada, providing them with a faster pathway to permanent residence.
Can You Get Canadian Citizenship Through a Great-Grandparent? (2026 Guide)
Before December 2025, Canada generally applied a first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent. This meant that Canadian citizens born abroad usually could not pass citizenship to their children born abroad.
Alberta Introduces New Digital Tool for Immigration Applicants
The Government of Alberta has launched a new online tool designed to help foreign nationals quickly determine which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) pathways may be suitable for them.
Manitoba Invites Over 100 Provincial Nominee Candidates in First Draw of June 2026
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has held its first immigration draw of June 2026, issuing 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw took place on June 4, 2026, and targeted individuals who had previously received invitations through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives.
British Columbia Issues Over 350 Invitations to Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in First June 2026 Draw
British Columbia has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw of June 2026, issuing more than 350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to skilled workers and entrepreneurs seeking Canadian permanent residence.
Newfoundland and Labrador Expands Work Permit Access in Rural Areas: What Foreign Workers Need to Know in 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador has become one of the latest provinces to expand work permit opportunities for employers and foreign workers in rural communities. The move comes as part of a federal initiative designed to help address persistent labour shortages in rural regions across Canada.
3 Situations Where You Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit in 2026
Discover the 3 situations where foreign nationals can legally work in Canada without a work permit in 2026. Learn eligibility requirements, exemptions, and IRCC rules.
Ontario Overhauls All OINP Immigration Streams in 2026: Major Changes for PR Applicants
Ontario has officially launched the largest restructuring of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) since its creation. Effective May 30, 2026, all nine existing OINP immigration streams will lose their legal foundation as part of a major provincial immigration overhaul.
British Columbia Launches New Time-Limited PR Pathway for Health Authority Cleaners and Security Workers in 2026
The Government of British Columbia has officially unveiled the eligibility requirements for its new time-limited pathway to permanent residence (PR), creating a significant immigration opportunity for certain healthcare support workers in rural and remote communities.
