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Senate Committee Recommends Removing Mass Cancellation Powers from Bill C-12 in Major Win for Immigration Advocates

Feb 24, 2026

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Senate Committee Recommends Removing Mass Cancellation Powers from Bill C-12 in Major Win for Immigration Advocates

The committee’s report, released on February 23, 2026, calls for the deletion of Parts 5 through 8 of the legislation, which contain the most controversial provisions that aim to bestow special powers for cancelling or modifying immigration documents en masse.

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Alberta vs Ontario vs B.C.: Which PNP Is Easiest and Fastest in 2026?

Feb 17, 2026

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Alberta vs Ontario vs B.C.: Which PNP Is Easiest and Fastest in 2026?

Among Canada's provinces, Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia stand out as the three most popular destinations for skilled immigrants.

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Bill C-12 Explained: 5 Ways It Affects Your Immigration Application

Feb 12, 2026

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Bill C-12 Explained: 5 Ways It Affects Your Immigration Application

Bill C-12 is moving at record speed and could become law by late February, tightening asylum rules and expanding IRCC information-sharing powers.

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Canada's Rural Permanent Residency Pathway-RCIP Occupations List For 2026 Are Out Now

Feb 11, 2026

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Canada's Rural Permanent Residency Pathway-RCIP Occupations List For 2026 Are Out Now

If you’re targeting RCIP, your next move is simple: pick a community, confirm eligibility, and focus your job search on designated employers during the intake windows

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2 Major Important Canada PNP Updates You Must Know Right Now!

Feb 5, 2026

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2 Major Important Canada PNP Updates You Must Know Right Now!

We have exclusive updates that you must know right now, and no one else has reported them yet!

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BC PNP Opens 2026 With 429 PR Invitations in First Skills Draw

Feb 5, 2026

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BC PNP Opens 2026 With 429 PR Invitations in First Skills Draw

This first round signals a stronger year ahead for BC nominees, with key cutoffs and selection criteria now clearer!

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IRCC Just Updated Canada’s Immigration Backlog And The Numbers Are Still Over 1 Million

Jan 21, 2026

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IRCC Just Updated Canada’s Immigration Backlog And The Numbers Are Still Over 1 Million

IRCC is now managing 2,130,700 total applications across citizenship, permanent residence, and temporary residence!

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7 Canada Immigration Priorities In 2026 That You Should Know

Jan 20, 2026

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7 Canada Immigration Priorities In 2026 That You Should Know

It is already visible in the hard targets Ottawa set for 2026, in how study permits are being capped and allocated, and in how Express Entry is being used to pull specific profiles from the pool!

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New IRCC Processing Times For January 2026 Are Out - Check Your Category Now

Jan 15, 2026

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New IRCC Processing Times For January 2026 Are Out - Check Your Category Now

Permanent residency and citizenship categories are updated monthly, while temporary resident applications (visitor visas, work permits, study permits) and PR cards are updated weekly!

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Major New Canada NOC 2026 Changes That Could Affect Express Entry And PNP Applicants

Jan 15, 2026

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Major New Canada NOC 2026 Changes That Could Affect Express Entry And PNP Applicants

The official consultation results show 165 unit groups impacted in total, including 18 real structural changes plus 147 virtual content-only changes!

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New Canada Immigration Scam Exploits Fake LGBTQ Marriages for Permanent Residency

Jan 7, 2026

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New Canada Immigration Scam Exploits Fake LGBTQ Marriages for Permanent Residency

As immigration fraud concerns grow, experts warn this trend could damage spousal sponsorship integrity and unfairly impact genuine LGBTQ+ couples!

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Canada Raises Medical Inadmissibility Cost Threshold For Immigration In 2026

Jan 6, 2026

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Canada Raises Medical Inadmissibility Cost Threshold For Immigration In 2026

The updated threshold affects many applicants applying to study, work, or immigrate permanently, with higher cost limits tied to public health and social services!

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Canada Braces For Illegal Migrant Surge in 2026 as Millions of Permits Expire

Jan 5, 2026

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Canada Braces For Illegal Migrant Surge in 2026 as Millions of Permits Expire

With no clear exit tracking and removals far smaller than the scale of expiries, the risk of undocumented growth is becoming a major policy concern!

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5 Travel Rules Canadians Must Know Before Entering The U.S. In 2026
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Jan 1, 2026

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5 Travel Rules Canadians Must Know Before Entering The U.S. In 2026

From border screening and biometrics to longer-stay requirements, these changes can affect entry, delays, and compliance!

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Top 5 Canada Permanent Residency Pathways In 2026

Jan 1, 2026

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Top 5 Canada Permanent Residency Pathways In 2026

Several major PR pathways remain broadly accessible throughout the year, even if invitations, endorsements, or provincial nominations move in waves

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Express Entry Draw Predictions and Expectations for Early 2026

Dec 31, 2025

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Express Entry Draw Predictions and Expectations for Early 2026

Pattern across 2025 Express Entry draws leaned heavily on French-language proficiency, ran frequent PNP rounds, and used the CEC as the main in-Canada release valve when pressure built in the pool

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All The New Canada Immigration Changes Coming In 2026

Dec 30, 2025

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All The New Canada Immigration Changes Coming In 2026

Full handy guide for you to stay informed on the biggest Canada immigration changes tied to 2026!

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New Canada Immigration Bill C-12 Gives Ottawa Sweeping New Powers Over Immigration Applications

Dec 26, 2025

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New Canada Immigration Bill C-12 Gives Ottawa Sweeping New Powers Over Immigration Applications

Canada’s sweeping new immigration bill gives Ottawa broader powers over asylum claims, removals, and application processing, marking a decisive shift toward faster enforcement!

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4 Important Canada PNP Updates In December That You Must Know

Dec 25, 2025

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4 Important Canada PNP Updates In December That You Must Know

From lower nomination caps to sector-based targeting, these changes will directly affect who can apply and who gets selected in 2026!

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New Canada Working Holiday Visa Season For 2026 Is Now Open

Dec 19, 2025

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New Canada Working Holiday Visa Season For 2026 Is Now Open

International Experience Canada is a federal government program that allows young citizens of partner countries to work and travel in Canada for a limited period!

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Canada Deports Record Foreign Nationals in 2025 Amid CBSA Crackdown

Dec 18, 2025

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Canada Deports Record Foreign Nationals in 2025 Amid CBSA Crackdown

With over 70 million legitimate travellers entering the country despite a 12% decline from the previous year, the focus on removals underscores a targeted approach to inadmissibility!

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Canada's Immigration Backlog Surges Again As Per New IRCC Update On Dec 16

Dec 17, 2025

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Canada's Immigration Backlog Surges Again As Per New IRCC Update On Dec 16

Canada already holds enough inventory to meet permanent residency targets for 2026, 2027, and even early 2028 with over a 10% refusal rate!

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Calgary's 'Remigration Now' Rally Fuels Canada's Immigration Debate

Dec 15, 2025

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Calgary's 'Remigration Now' Rally Fuels Canada's Immigration Debate

Unpack the rally's details, the concept of "remigration," its criticisms, and why immigration remains a cornerstone of Canada's prosperity!

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Check Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of December 10, 2025

Dec 11, 2025

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Check Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of December 10, 2025

Permanent residency and citizenship categories now receive monthly updates, while temporary resident visas, work permits, study permits, and PR cards are updated every week!

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Options for Temporary Residents in Canada With Expiring Permits in 2025–2026

Dec 10, 2025

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Options for Temporary Residents in Canada With Expiring Permits in 2025–2026

As we approach 2026, tens of thousands of individuals will face expiring permits at a time when federal policies are tightening and permanent residency pathways are narrowing!

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