Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
The Federal Court allowed a judicial review of IRCC’s decision to destroy a permanent resident card that had been returned as undeliverable. In Yilbas v. Canada, the Court found the PR Card Destruction decision unreasonable because the officer’s record did not intelligibly address whether the notice requirement in section 58(3) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations had been met.
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a refusal under the TR to PR Pathway Status requirement. The Court found that the applicant was required to hold valid temporary resident status both when the permanent residence application was received and when it was approved, and did not have valid status when the officer made the decision in December 2024.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in MPNP Draw 279, held on September 10, 2026. The round considered health workers employed in Manitoba, French-speaking candidates, Manitoba post-secondary education graduates and candidates invited through specified recruitment initiatives.
In Kumar v. Canada, 2026 FC 1138, the Federal Court granted judicial review of a temporary resident visa refusal after finding that the officer did not engage with evidence that contradicted concerns about the applicant’s finances, travel purpose and ties outside Canada. The application will be reconsidered by a different officer.
The AAIP manufacturing draw on September 10, 2026 issued 48 invitations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing). The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program reported a minimum score of 60.
In a Refugee Durable Solution ruling, the Federal Court set aside the refusal of Ghebriel Yosief’s permanent resident visa application under the Convention Refugee Abroad or Humanitarian-Protected Persons Abroad Class. The Court found the officer did not meaningfully address evidence that refugees’ formal right to work in South Africa was not accessible to the family in practice.
The Federal Court dismissed Ricardo Vladimir Forcades Cuesta’s application for judicial review of the refusal of his H&C permanent residence application. Justice Ngo found the immigration officer’s assessment of his establishment, immigration history and claimed hardship on return to Cuba was reasonable.
The Federal Court dismissed an IFA challenge brought by a Colombian family after finding the Refugee Appeal Division reasonably concluded that an internal flight alternative was available in Colombia. The September 1, 2026 judgment found that the RAD had addressed the applicants’ circumstances as Afro-Colombians, including evidence of systemic discrimination.
The BC PNP draw on September 10, 2026 issued Skills Immigration invitations through targeted childcare, health, veterinary care and construction trades selections. Minimum scores ranged from 76 to 99, with 182 childcare, 143 health and 104 construction trades invitations reported, while veterinary care invitations were listed as fewer than five.
Alberta held a Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry draw on September 9, 2026, issuing 51 invitations. The Alberta health care draw had an AAIP minimum score of 60.