Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 437 on August 19, 2026, targeting candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The CRS cut-off was 382, 9 points lower than the previous draw in the same category.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 24 invitations in its AAIP Health Pathway draw on August 19, 2026. The Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry round had a minimum score of 60.
IRCC held a new Express Entry round on 2026-08-18 for Canadian Experience Class, with 1,000 invitations issued and a minimum CRS score of 523.
IRCC issued 442 invitations in Express Entry Draw 435 on August 17, 2026, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The CRS cut-off was 760, 8 points lower than the previous draw in the same category.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 743 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream draw on August 14, 2026. The reported AAIP minimum score for the round was 58.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 53 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw 277, held on August 13, 2026. The Manitoba EOI Draw 277 considered Skilled Worker Stream profiles connected to strategic recruitment initiatives or the temporary public policy for prospective provincial nominee candidates.
IRCC has published an Instrument of Designation and Delegation that sets out authorities within its mandate and identifies the officers and other persons who may exercise them under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
IRCC has removed prior eligibility guidance from its reciprocal employment instructions that required an applicant to be employed by the company abroad before applying under administrative code C20.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 57 candidates through its Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry on August 12, 2026. The AAIP minimum score for the round was 60.
IRCC’s permanent-residence guidance defines key terms used in processing, including Express Entry, residency obligations and application receipts.