Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
The Manitoba invitation round on September 24, 2026 issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in Round 280. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) reported that 148 of the LAAs went to Express Entry-linked candidates.
In Serious Criminality Appeal, Ali v. Canada, 2026 FC 1190, the Federal Court dismissed an Afghan permanent resident’s challenge to an Immigration Appeal Division decision upholding his removal order for serious criminality. The decision was issued in Toronto on September 23, 2026.
The Alberta Rural Renewal draw, September 24, 2026, issued 131 invitations through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The reported minimum score for the Rural Renewal Stream round was 51.
The Federal Court dismissed Adnan Aydemir’s challenge to a negative PRRA Risk Assessment, finding the officer reasonably concluded that the evidence did not establish a personalized risk of persecution in Turkey. Chief Justice Diner also found that the officer made no credibility finding requiring an oral hearing.
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published guidance titled “Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.” The supplied source material does not include the instruction text or details of any operational change.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issued 113 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream on September 23, 2026. The Alberta Opportunity Stream September 23, 2026 round had a minimum AAIP score of 58.
In IRPA Record Disclosure, the Federal Court held that the Minister cannot withdraw information from a certified tribunal record after the Court has ordered it disclosed under section 87 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in a certiorari application. Justice Turley directed the Minister to file an amended redacted record within 30 days so the underlying judicial review can proceed on its merits.
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published an operational update concerning persons with protected status under A95(2), R207(c) and A70 in the International Mobility Program. The supplied source material does not provide the text of the revised instructions or an effective date.
IRCC Program Delivery Updates has published an item titled “Study permits – Guidelines on minor children.” The supplied source record does not include the revised study permit guidance for minor children, an effective date or details about affected applications.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issued 100 invitations in an Alberta Tech Pathway draw on September 22, 2026. The round under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway had a minimum AAIP score of 59.