Latest Canadian immigration news, policy changes, program updates and Federal Court decisions, with practical context from authoritative sources.
The Federal Court has set aside an H&C de facto family member refusal after finding that an immigration officer did not meaningfully address an Afghan family’s forced separation and long-running efforts to reunite in Canada. The application for judicial review was granted on November 6, 2026, and the permanent residence application must be decided again by a different officer.
Results are available for 5 Alberta AAIP draws held from October 23, 2026 to November 2, 2026. The province issued 425 invitations across those rounds.
A work permit refusal over financial evidence was set aside after the Federal Court found that an IRCC officer overlooked critical information about an Iranian family’s overall financial resources. The applications will be reconsidered by a different officer after the family has a reasonable opportunity to provide updated information.
The Federal Court dismissed an Indian refugee claimant’s judicial review application on November 2, 2026, finding the Refugee Appeal Division reasonably concluded that an internal flight alternative was available in Bengaluru or Kolkata. The Court found the claimant was effectively asking it to reweigh the evidence considered by the tribunal.
The Federal Court granted CEC PR mandamus relief after finding that IRCC unreasonably delayed processing Sarah Javadi’s Canadian Experience Class permanent residence application. Justice Brouwer ordered processing to be completed within 30 days of the October 30, 2026 judgment and awarded $2,000 in costs.
Manitoba PNP Draw 283 issued 526 invitations on November 5, 2026. The largest selection included 448 profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in broad occupational categories.
Canada’s 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan keeps annual targets at 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals and 380,000 permanent resident admissions from 2027 through 2029. Announced on November 5, 2026, it shifts more economic admissions toward provincial and regional pathways while adding a time-limited transition measure for up to 200,000 people already in Canada.
The Federal Court dismissed a challenge to an LMIA Work Permit refusal for a truck and transport mechanic position, finding the officer reasonably assessed the applicant’s English-language evidence and related safety concerns. The judgment was issued October 30, 2026.
The Federal Court dismissed a PRRA procedural fairness challenge by a Turkish national on October 30, 2026, finding no basis to overturn the refusal of his Pre-Removal Risk Assessment. The Court found the applicant had not shown unfairness arising from proceeding without counsel or alleged interpretation problems, and upheld the officer’s credibility findings as reasonable.
The Federal Court allowed a judicial review in a refugee claim credibility case involving a Colombian family, finding the Refugee Protection Division made unreasonable plausibility findings about key evidence. The February 5, 2025 decision and its “no credible basis” finding were set aside, and the matter was sent back for redetermination.