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Canada's immigration ministry has unveiled an ambitious new multi-year plan, raising permanent resident admission targets significantly above previous projections, with priority lanes for healthcare, skilled trades, and francophone applicants outside Quebec.
IRCC broadens the fast-track Student Direct Stream to six new countries, effective July 1, 2026, cutting processing times to 20 days.
IRCC conducted a general round of Express Entry invitations on June 12, 2026, issuing 3,500 ITAs to candidates with a minimum CRS…
IRCC invited 4,300 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in Draw #287. The CEC stream targets individuals who have accumulated at least one…
In a service standard update, IRCC has committed to processing 80% of spousal OWP applications within 28 days, down from the previous 14-week target.
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