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Statistics Canada reports an increase in international visitors entering Canada in March 2026Statistics Canada has relea...
05/23/2026

Statistics Canada reports an increase in international visitors entering Canada in March 2026

Statistics Canada has released new travel data for March 2026, showing an increase in international visitors. The total number of non-resident travellers entering Canada exceeded 1.6 million, marking a 4.7 percent increase over last year. Trips to Canada by United States residents rose by 4.4 percent to reach 1.3 million arrivals. Most American visitors travelled by automobile, and over half of those drove across the border for same-day trips. Overseas resident arrivals also increased by 5.6 percent, driven heavily by a surge in travellers from Europe. The United Kingdom, Mexico, and India remained the top three source countries for these overseas visitors.

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Manitoba invests half a million dollars in English training for Ukrainian newcomersThe Manitoba Government is providing ...
05/23/2026

Manitoba invests half a million dollars in English training for Ukrainian newcomers

The Manitoba Government is providing 500,000 dollars to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Provincial Council. This new funding will expand English language training programs for Ukrainian newcomers. The investment helps families who sought refuge in the province build successful futures and find stable employment. Between July 2025 and February 2026, the organization delivered language training to nearly 900 adult learners. The provincial funding will help hire more program staff and expand course options in both rural and urban communities. This announcement coincided with Vyshyvanka Day, which celebrates Ukrainian culture and heritage across Canada.

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Canada releases latest immigration application and citizenship processing dataImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Cana...
05/23/2026

Canada releases latest immigration application and citizenship processing data

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new data on its application inventory. The department made 112,600 permanent residence decisions between January and March of 2026. Canada also welcomed 83,000 new permanent residents and 285,500 new citizens from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. For temporary residents, officials finalized 106,800 study permit applications and extensions and processed 467,500 work permit applications and extensions during the same timeframe. These high processing volumes reflect the ongoing effort by the Federal Government to reduce overall wait times for applicants across all streams.

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Prince Edward Island conducted the fifth PEI PNP draw of the yearOn May 21, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s ...
05/23/2026

Prince Edward Island conducted the fifth PEI PNP draw of the year

On May 21, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted 2026’s fifth invitation round under the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). In this draw, PEI issued 114 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates working in priority sectors based on economic impact in PEI. The province prioritized candidates with employment offers from PEI-based organizations and international graduates from recognized institutions, including UPEI, Holland College, and College de l'Île. This year, the province invited 477 candidates under the PEI PNP. According to the schedule, the next PEI PNP draw is scheduled for June 18, 2026.

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New research shows visa uncertainty affects international students looking at CanadaA new report by IDP Education shows ...
05/21/2026

New research shows visa uncertainty affects international students looking at Canada

A new report by IDP Education shows that visa rules change how students choose their study destinations. Many international students now look at visa policies very early in their planning process. Canada remains a popular choice for global students. However, many applicants feel that the chances of obtaining a Canadian study visa are lower than in the past. Students are highly concerned about visa approval rates and processing costs. Tight rules are making some students choose other countries or cancel their study plans entirely. Experts say universities must share clear and accurate visa information to help students.

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Canada ranks 19th in the new Global Best Countries ReportCanada ranked 19th on the US News & World Report 2026 Best Coun...
05/21/2026

Canada ranks 19th in the new Global Best Countries Report

Canada ranked 19th on the US News & World Report 2026 Best Countries list. This new report evaluated 100 nations using data-driven statistics. Canada achieved its highest score in the culture and tourism category. It ranked 8th globally for its rich heritage and open, multicultural policies. The country also earned 18th place for governance and economic opportunity. These scores make Canada a strong choice for people who want to move abroad. Switzerland won the top spot this year. Canada finished just one position behind the United States.

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Ontario opens new exam centre to help skilled trades apprentices get certified fasterThe Ontario Government has opened a...
05/21/2026

Ontario opens new exam centre to help skilled trades apprentices get certified faster

The Ontario Government has opened a new apprenticeship exam testing centre in Kenora to support the skilled trades sector in Northwestern Ontario. Previously, apprentices in this region had to travel five hours to Thunder Bay to write their final certification exams, facing high travel costs and scheduling delays. The new centre allows local tradespeople to test closer to home, complete their training quickly, and enter the workforce sooner. Over the next ten years, Northern Ontario will need more than 21,500 skilled trades workers. This expansion makes it easier for Canadians and new immigrants to fill these in-demand jobs and build stable careers.

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Canadian refugee protection claims experience a dramatic decline as backlog begins to easeInternal statistics from Canad...
05/21/2026

Canadian refugee protection claims experience a dramatic decline as backlog begins to ease

Internal statistics from Canada's immigration departments highlight a major shift in the country's humanitarian landscape, as new monthly refugee protection claims dropped to a two-year low of 2,640 in April 2026. This represents a staggering reduction from the peak of nearly 20,000 claims recorded in July 2024. The sharp downward trend in intake has allowed the government to finally chip away at its massive inventory, lowering total pending cases to 293,075. However, the legal system remains under immense strain downstream, as secondary refugee and immigration appeals continue to climb, pushing pending appellate workloads to record heights this spring.

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Americans pursuing Canadian citizenship face processing delays under interim measuresA group of American applicants are ...
05/16/2026

Americans pursuing Canadian citizenship face processing delays under interim measures

A group of American applicants are reporting significant delays and a lack of transparency regarding their Canadian citizenship-by-descent applications. Despite applying as soon as interim measures were introduced in March 2025, many early applicants have found their files stalled in the Immigration Department’s program support unit – a division typically reserved for complex cases. Meanwhile, newer applicants who submitted their files after the formalization of the "lost Canadians" legislation appear to be receiving certificates much more quickly. This perceived "first-in, last-out" processing has left many who have strong personal and professional ties to Canada in a state of legal limbo.

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Immigrant integration services face budget cuts and eligibility gaps in CanadaA new assessment of Canada’s migrant integ...
05/16/2026

Immigrant integration services face budget cuts and eligibility gaps in Canada

A new assessment of Canada’s migrant integration landscape reveals significant strain as federal funding for the IRCC Settlement Program is projected to drop to $935.7 million by 2026-27. Despite a 70 percent budget growth since 2016, a government-wide expenditure review and reduced permanent resident targets are triggering widespread staff layoffs across service provider organizations. Particularly controversial is the decision to discontinue federal funding for language instruction above CLB level 4 starting in September 2026, a move that impacts a third of learners in Ontario.

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