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British Columbia issues more than 430 invitations to apply to high economic impact candidates
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (531+ words) The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP held another Skills Immigration draw on May 14, 2026. Invitations were extended to candidates who met one of two selection factors, centred around wage/salary and TEER 03 job offer, and profile registration score. This latest…...
Newfoundland and Labrador's second May draw sees over 180+ candidates invited
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (501+ words) On May 11, Newfoundland and Labrador held its fifth provincial immigration draw of the year'and the second this month, thus far. A total of 186 candidates were sent an invitation to apply (ITA), through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)…...
Canada clarifies rules for LMIA-exempt work permits under WTO trade agreement
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (680+ words) These new rules apply to professionals seeking entry under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), a World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement that allows the temporary entry of certain foreign professionals into Canada. Updated guidance clarifies supporting documentation, eligible…...
Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (724+ words) The Public Archives and Records Office of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island has seen a drastic surge in document requests from Americans seeking Canadian ancestry records, after Canada changed its citizenship laws in December 2025. Bill C-3, which took effect…...
Exclusive CELPIP Preparation Resources to Help You Feel Ready and Confident for Your Language Test!
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (32+ words) CIC News Exclusive CELPIP Preparation Resources to Help You Feel Ready and Confident for Your Language Test!...
Canada increases flexibility for refugees facing exit barriers
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (368+ words) Applicants for refugee settlement to Canada are legally exempt from the requirement to produce an exit permit or proof of legal status in their host country in order to process their application. New program instructions from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…...
Canada announces permanent closure of Four Falls port of entry
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (289+ words) The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has permanently closed the Four Falls, New Brunswick, port of entry (POE). The crossing (which would previously open seasonally) has been out of service since May 2020. The May 11 announcement formalizes a closure that began…...
Elton John identifies as Canadian by choice, while millions around the world are Canadian by blood
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (865+ words) His Toronto fans would surely affirm Elton John's recent claim of being "Canadian." After all, though he holds only British citizenship, John's been partnered with his husband, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish, for over three decades, and he and Furnish have…...
Processing times climb for Express Entry, PNP applicants
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (491+ words) On May 12, Canada's immigration department published updated processing times for various permanent residence and citizenship application types. Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications each saw one-month jumps in processing time. This update saw the Canadian Experience (CEC) queue…...
How Public Libraries in Canada Help Newcomers Access English Classes, Employment Resources, and Settlement Support
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (387+ words) Public libraries in Canada are often described as "community hubs," but for newcomers, they can be something even more powerful: a gateway to belonging. From language learning to employment support, today's libraries offer far more than books: they provide practical…...