Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
IRCC’s current instructions set out when spouses and common-law partners of foreign nationals working in eligible high-skilled occupations may qualify for an open work permit under administrative code C41.
IRCC instructions state that foreign nationals who meet the requirements of section R207 under their respective class may be issued an unrestricted open work permit.
IRCC issued 300 invitations in Express Entry Draw 434 on August 7, 2026, targeting candidates in the Transport occupations category. The CRS cut-off was 470.
The Alberta Agriculture Draw, August 7, 2026, issued 38 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture). The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) reported a minimum score of 55.
IRCC’s employer compliance inspection instructions set out how conditions related to the Emergencies Act, the Quarantine Act and provincial COVID-19 public health laws may be assessed for employers under the International Mobility Program.
The BC PNP Skills Immigration draw on August 6, 2026, issued targeted invitations across childcare, health care, education, veterinary care and construction trades. The largest reported selections were construction trades, with 187 invitations, and early childhood educators, with 183.
The Alberta Tech Pathway draw on August 6, 2026 issued 95 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) reported a minimum score of 60.
IRCC issued 5,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 433 on August 6, 2026, targeting candidates in the French-language proficiency category. The CRS cut-off was 391, 8 points lower than the previous draw in the same category.
IRCC issued 3,000 invitations in Express Entry Draw 432 on August 5, 2026, targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class category. The CRS cut-off was 516, unchanged from the previous draw in the same category.
IRCC issued 507 invitations in Express Entry Draw 431 on August 4, 2026, targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program category. The CRS cut-off was 768, 24 points higher than the previous draw in the same category.