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.
Apply for Canadian Citizenship Despite Missing Family Documents in 2026
Many people exploring their Canadian ancestry assume that missing birth certificates, citizenship papers, or incomplete family records automatically disqualify them from claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. However, Canada’s immigration authorities have confirmed that applicants can still pursue citizenship even when parts of their family history are unclear or undocumented.
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.
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.
New Brunswick Limits Immigration Pathway to Healthcare, Education, and Construction Workers (2026 Update)
New Brunswick has announced major changes to its immigration system, limiting invitations under a key provincial immigration pathway to workers in only three priority sectors..
Canada Hikes Permanent Resident Fees Across All Immigration Programs (April 2026 Update)
Canada has officially increased permanent residence (PR) application fees across all immigration categories, with the new fee structure taking effect on April 30, 2026. The changes impact applicants under programs such as Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), family sponsorship, and business immigration.
Nova Scotia Nominee Program to Prioritize Workers in Healthcare, Trades, and Select Key Sectors in 2026
Nova Scotia has announced new immigration priorities for its Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), confirming that the province will focus nominations on workers in healthcare, skilled trades, and several other high-demand sectors. The update reflects Nova Scotia’s effort to manage limited nomination spaces while targeting occupations facing the most urgent labour shortages.
